Ridgeway Secondary School vs Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.4 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
Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
Studley · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
208 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Secondary School Redditch, West Midlands | Studley St Mary's CofE Academy Studley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #83 of 493 | #1538 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1041 of 4,090 | #14592 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 432 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 31.7% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Redditch | Studley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ridgewaysecondary.org.uk | www.studleystmarys.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.5 vs 15.8).
- •Ridgeway Secondary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 208.
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 Studley St Mary's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgeway Secondary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 15.8 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 Studley St Mary's CofE Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Studley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgeway Secondary School: 432. Studley St Mary's CofE Academy: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgeway Secondary School and Studley St Mary's CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ridgeway Secondary School is 83rd of 493 and Studley St Mary's CofE Academy is 1538th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).