Lift East Wichel vs The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift East Wichel
SWINDON · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,616 students
| Measure | Lift East Wichel SWINDON, South West | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #45 of 402 |
| National rank | – | #632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | – | 1,616 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 1,616 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.3 |
| town | SWINDON | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.eastwichel.swindon.sch.uk/ | www.ridgewayschool.com/ |
The verdict
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 Lift East Wichel better than The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lift East Wichel and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between SWINDON and Swindon in South West.
How do Lift East Wichel and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College rank in South West?
Lift East Wichel is unranked and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is 45th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).