St Michael's Primary School vs The Ridgeway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
362 students
The Ridgeway Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students
| Measure | St Michael's Primary School Reading, South East | The Ridgeway Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2207 of 2,471 | #1942 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13509 of 15,697 | #11683 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 362 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmichaels.reading.sch.uk/ | www.theridgewayprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •The Ridgeway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 23.2).
- •The Ridgeway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 38%).
- •The Ridgeway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
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 St Michael's Primary School better than The Ridgeway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ridgeway Primary School ranks higher (32.8 vs 23.2 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 St Michael's Primary School and The Ridgeway Primary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Michael's Primary School: 362. The Ridgeway Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Michael's Primary School and The Ridgeway Primary School rank in South East?
St Michael's Primary School is 2207th of 2,471 and The Ridgeway Primary School is 1942nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).