Ridgeway Secondary School vs St Augustine's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway Secondary School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
432 students
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
995 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Secondary School Redditch, West Midlands | St Augustine's Catholic High School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 493 | #121 of 493 |
| National rank | #1041 of 4,090 | #1447 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 432 | 995 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 995 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk | www.sta.magnificat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 60.7).
- •St Augustine's Catholic High School is the larger school with 995 students compared with 432.
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 Secondary School better than St Augustine's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway Secondary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 60.7 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 Secondary School and St Augustine's Catholic High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway Secondary School: 432. St Augustine's Catholic High School: 995. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway Secondary School and St Augustine's Catholic High School rank in West Midlands?
Ridgeway Secondary School is 83rd of 493 and St Augustine's Catholic High School is 121st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).