Ipsley CofE Middle School vs Ridgewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ipsley CofE Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
640 students
Ridgewood High School
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
641 students
| Measure | Ipsley CofE Middle School Redditch, West Midlands | Ridgewood High School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 493 | #174 of 493 |
| National rank | #2022 of 4,090 | #1886 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 640 | 641 |
| Pupils on roll | 640 | 641 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 71.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | Redditch | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ipsleyschool.org.uk | www.ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.9 vs 48.8).
- •Ridgewood High School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 640.
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 Ipsley CofE Middle School better than Ridgewood High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgewood High School ranks higher (51.9 vs 48.8 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 Ipsley CofE Middle School and Ridgewood High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ipsley CofE Middle School: 640. Ridgewood High School: 641. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ipsley CofE Middle School and Ridgewood High School rank in West Midlands?
Ipsley CofE Middle School is 190th of 493 and Ridgewood High School is 174th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).