Kinver High School and Sixth Form vs The Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kinver High School and Sixth Form
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
801 students
The Ridge Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
| Measure | Kinver High School and Sixth Form Stourbridge, West Midlands | The Ridge Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 493 | #620 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1277 of 4,090 | #6279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 801 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 801 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 116.3% | 111.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.1 | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kinverhigh.co.uk/ | www.ridge.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Kinver High School and Sixth Form scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 58.0).
- •Kinver High School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 801 students compared with 236.
- •Kinver High School and Sixth Form is a academy school while The Ridge 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 Kinver High School and Sixth Form better than The Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kinver High School and Sixth Form ranks higher (64.3 vs 58.0 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 Kinver High School and Sixth Form and The Ridge Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kinver High School and Sixth Form: 801. The Ridge Primary School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kinver High School and Sixth Form and The Ridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Kinver High School and Sixth Form is 100th of 493 and The Ridge Primary School is 620th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).