Foley Infant School Academy vs Ridgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foley Infant School Academy
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
161 students
Ridgewood High School
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
| Measure | Foley Infant School Academy Stourbridge, West Midlands | Ridgewood High School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 1,690 | #174 of 493 |
| National rank | #397 of 15,697 | #1886 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 161 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.2% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.foleyacademy.com | www.ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Foley Infant School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 51.9).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 161.
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 Foley Infant School Academy better than Ridgewood High School?
On the Success Index (England), Foley Infant School Academy ranks higher (94.0 vs 51.9 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 Foley Infant School Academy and Ridgewood High School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foley Infant School Academy: 161. Ridgewood High School: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foley Infant School Academy and Ridgewood High School rank in West Midlands?
Foley Infant School Academy is 36th of 1,690 and Ridgewood High School is 174th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).