Ridgeway Primary Academy vs St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 822 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
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands | St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School Burntwood, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 1,690 | #476 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7453 of 15,697 | #5026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 608 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 144.8% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Burntwood | Burntwood |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.st-joseph-st-theresa.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 52.5).
- •Ridgeway Primary Academy is the larger school with 608 students compared with 225.
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 St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 52.5 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 St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Burntwood and Burntwood in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway Primary Academy: 608. St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway Primary Academy and St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ridgeway Primary Academy is 746th of 1,690 and St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School is 476th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).