The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College vs Wroughton Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 301 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 Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
304 students
| Measure | The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Swindon, South West | Wroughton Junior School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 402 | #955 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #632 of 4,090 | #8849 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,616 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,616 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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-juniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 46.2).
- •The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,616 students compared with 304.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College ranks higher (79.6 vs 46.2 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 The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Wroughton Junior School?
About 301 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 Junior School: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College and Wroughton Junior School rank in South West?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College is 45th of 402 and Wroughton Junior School is 955th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).