Lydbrook Primary School vs Ruardean Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydbrook Primary School
Lydbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
Ruardean Church of England Primary School
Ruardean · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
76 students
| Measure | Lydbrook Primary School Lydbrook, South West | Ruardean Church of England Primary School Ruardean, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1455 of 1,695 | #1650 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13178 of 15,697 | #15025 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 83 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 59.3% | 72.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Lydbrook | Ruardean |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lydbrook.gloucs.sch.uk | www.ruardeancofeprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Lydbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.0 vs 12.2).
- •Lydbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 23%).
- •Lydbrook Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 76.
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 Lydbrook Primary School better than Ruardean Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lydbrook Primary School ranks higher (25.0 vs 12.2 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 Lydbrook Primary School and Ruardean Church of England Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lydbrook and Ruardean in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydbrook Primary School: 83. Ruardean Church of England Primary School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydbrook Primary School and Ruardean Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Lydbrook Primary School is 1455th of 1,695 and Ruardean Church of England Primary School is 1650th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).