Northlands Primary School vs Riverside Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northlands Primary School
Rugby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Riverside Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Northlands Primary School Rugby, West Midlands | Riverside Academy Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #712 of 1,690 | #344 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7133 of 15,697 | #3651 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 208 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northlands-school.org.uk/ | www.riversideacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 53.8).
- •Riverside Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 70%).
- •Riverside Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Riverside Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 208.
- •Northlands Primary School is a local authority school while Riverside 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 Northlands Primary School better than Riverside Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Academy ranks higher (71.4 vs 53.8 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 Northlands Primary School and Riverside Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northlands Primary School: 208. Riverside Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northlands Primary School and Riverside Academy rank in West Midlands?
Northlands Primary School is 712th of 1,690 and Riverside Academy is 344th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).