Brindley Heath Junior School Academy vs The Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brindley Heath Junior School Academy
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
221 students
The Ridge Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Brindley Heath Junior School Academy Stourbridge, West Midlands | The Ridge Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 1,690 | #620 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4510 of 15,697 | #6279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.brindleyacademy.com | www.ridge.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brindley Heath Junior School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 58.0).
- •Brindley Heath Junior School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Brindley Heath Junior School Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •The Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 236 students compared with 221.
- •Brindley Heath Junior School Academy is a academy school while The Ridge Primary School is a local authority 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 Brindley Heath Junior School Academy better than The Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brindley Heath Junior School Academy ranks higher (66.8 vs 58.0 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 Brindley Heath Junior School Academy and The Ridge Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brindley Heath Junior School Academy: 221. The Ridge Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brindley Heath Junior School Academy and The Ridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Brindley Heath Junior School Academy is 422nd of 1,690 and The Ridge Primary School is 620th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).