Crabbs Cross Academy vs Ridgeway Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crabbs Cross Academy
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
165 students
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
432 students
| Measure | Crabbs Cross Academy Redditch, West Midlands | Ridgeway Secondary School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1065 of 1,690 | #83 of 493 |
| National rank | #10390 of 15,697 | #1041 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–9 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 165 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 54.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crabbscross.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 38.8).
- •Ridgeway Secondary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 165.
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 Crabbs Cross Academy better than Ridgeway Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway Secondary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 38.8 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 Crabbs Cross Academy and Ridgeway Secondary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabbs Cross Academy: 165. Ridgeway Secondary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabbs Cross Academy and Ridgeway Secondary School rank in West Midlands?
Crabbs Cross Academy is 1065th of 1,690 and Ridgeway Secondary School is 83rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).