George Salter Academy vs Ryders Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 191 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Salter Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,377 students
Ryders Green Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
| Measure | George Salter Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands | Ryders Green Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 493 | #653 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3180 of 4,090 | #6588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,377 | 452 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,377 | 452 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.9 | – |
| town | West Bromwich | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgesalter.com/ | www.rydersgreenprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ryders Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.5 vs 25.2).
- •George Salter Academy is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 452.
- •George Salter Academy is a academy school while Ryders Green 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 George Salter Academy better than Ryders Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ryders Green Primary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 25.2 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 George Salter Academy and Ryders Green Primary School?
About 191 m in a straight line, between West Bromwich and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Salter Academy: 1,377. Ryders Green Primary School: 452. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Salter Academy and Ryders Green Primary School rank in West Midlands?
George Salter Academy is 368th of 493 and Ryders Green Primary School is 653rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).