North Road Community Primary School vs The Ridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Road Community Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
The Ridge Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
237 students
| Measure | North Road Community Primary School Bristol, South West | The Ridge Junior School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1125 of 1,695 | #894 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10323 of 15,697 | #8297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 104 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.northroadprimaryschool.co.uk | www.bridgewayfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ridge Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 39.2).
- •The Ridge Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •The Ridge Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •The Ridge Junior School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 104.
- •North Road Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Ridge Junior School is a academy 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 North Road Community Primary School better than The Ridge Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ridge Junior School ranks higher (48.7 vs 39.2 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 North Road Community Primary School and The Ridge Junior School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Road Community Primary School: 104. The Ridge Junior School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Road Community Primary School and The Ridge Junior School rank in South West?
North Road Community Primary School is 1125th of 1,695 and The Ridge Junior School is 894th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).