Ridgeway Primary Academy vs Springhill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
608 students
Springhill Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands | Springhill Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 1,690 | #1481 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7453 of 15,697 | #13986 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 608 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 144.8% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Burntwood | Burntwood |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.springhillacademyreach2.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 20.0).
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •Springhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy is the larger school with 608 students compared with 211.
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 Ridgeway Primary Academy better than Springhill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway Primary Academy ranks higher (52.5 vs 20.0 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 Ridgeway Primary Academy and Springhill Primary Academy?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Burntwood and Burntwood in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway Primary Academy: 608. Springhill Primary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway Primary Academy and Springhill Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is 746th of 1,690 and Springhill Primary Academy is 1481st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).