Paget High School vs River View Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paget High School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
River View Primary and Nursery School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students
| Measure | Paget High School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | River View Primary and Nursery School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 493 | #1582 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3214 of 4,090 | #14909 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 606 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 606 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 110.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.14 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.8 | – |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.paget.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.riverview.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Paget High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.5 vs 13.2).
- •Paget High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 417.
- •Paget High School is a local authority school while River View Primary and Nursery School 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 Paget High School better than River View Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Paget High School ranks higher (24.5 vs 13.2 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 Paget High School and River View Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paget High School: 606. River View Primary and Nursery School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paget High School and River View Primary and Nursery School rank in West Midlands?
Paget High School is 375th of 493 and River View Primary and Nursery School is 1582nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).