Northwood Park Primary School vs Ridgeway Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
609 students
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
608 students
| Measure | Northwood Park Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Ridgeway Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1575 of 1,690 | #746 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14855 of 15,697 | #7453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 609 | 608 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 608 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 144.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Wolverhampton | Burntwood |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northwoodparkprimary.co.uk | www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 13.6).
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 33%).
- •Northwood Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Northwood Park Primary School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 608.
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 Northwood Park Primary School better than Ridgeway Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway Primary Academy ranks higher (52.5 vs 13.6 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 Northwood Park Primary School and Ridgeway Primary Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Burntwood in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood Park Primary School: 609. Ridgeway Primary Academy: 608. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood Park Primary School and Ridgeway Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Northwood Park Primary School is 1575th of 1,690 and Ridgeway Primary Academy is 746th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).