The Commonweal School vs The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Commonweal School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,442 students
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,616 students
| Measure | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #175 of 402 | #45 of 402 |
| National rank | #1839 of 4,090 | #632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,442 | 1,616 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,442 | 1,616 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | 61.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | 37.3 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.commonweal.co.uk | www.ridgewayschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 52.7).
- •The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 1,442.
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 The Commonweal School better than The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
On the Success Index (England), The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College ranks higher (79.6 vs 52.7 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 The Commonweal School and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Commonweal School: 1,442. The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College: 1,616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Commonweal School and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College rank in South West?
The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 and The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is 45th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).