The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College vs Wroughton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 737 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,616 students
Wroughton Infant School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
191 students
| Measure | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Swindon, South West | Wroughton Infant School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #45 of 402 | #226 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #632 of 4,090 | #2229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,616 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,616 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 70.7% |
| 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.ridgewayschool.com/ | www.wroughton-infants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (79.6 vs 79.5).
- •The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 191.
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 Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College better than Wroughton Infant School?
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 The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Wroughton Infant School?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College: 1,616. Wroughton Infant School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Wroughton Infant School rank in South West?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is 45th of 402 and Wroughton Infant School is 226th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).