Fulfen Primary School vs Ridgeway Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulfen Primary School
Burntwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
608 students
| Measure | Fulfen Primary School Burntwood, West Midlands | Ridgeway Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #326 of 1,690 | #746 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3464 of 15,697 | #7453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 409 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 144.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Burntwood | Burntwood |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fulfen.staffs.sch.uk | www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fulfen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 52.5).
- •Fulfen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •Fulfen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy is the larger school with 608 students compared with 409.
- •Fulfen Primary School is a local authority school while Ridgeway Primary Academy is a academy 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 Fulfen Primary School better than Ridgeway Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Fulfen Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 52.5 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 Fulfen Primary School and Ridgeway Primary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Burntwood and Burntwood in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fulfen Primary School: 409. Ridgeway Primary Academy: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fulfen Primary School and Ridgeway Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Fulfen Primary School is 326th of 1,690 and Ridgeway Primary Academy is 746th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).