Lambourn CofE Primary School vs The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 9.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lambourn CofE Primary School
Hungerford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
130 students
The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School
Wantage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
| Measure | Lambourn CofE Primary School Hungerford, South East | The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School Wantage, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1950 of 2,471 | #1113 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11760 of 15,697 | #6293 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 130 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 83.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hungerford | Wantage |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lambourn.excalibur.org.uk | ridgewayprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 32.4).
- •The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 48%).
- •The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 9%).
- •Lambourn CofE Primary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 82.
- •Lambourn CofE Primary School is a academy school while The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lambourn CofE Primary School better than The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School ranks higher (57.9 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lambourn CofE Primary School and The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Hungerford and Wantage in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lambourn CofE Primary School: 130. The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lambourn CofE Primary School and The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School rank in South East?
Lambourn CofE Primary School is 1950th of 2,471 and The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School is 1113th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).