Riverside Academy vs The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 63 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Academy
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Rugby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,096 students
| Measure | Riverside Academy Rugby, West Midlands | The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #344 of 1,690 | #225 of 493 |
| National rank | #3651 of 15,697 | #2260 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 233 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.riversideacademy.co.uk/ | www.avonvalleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Riverside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 44.3).
- •The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 233.
- •Riverside Academy is a academy school while The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is a local authority 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 Riverside Academy better than The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Academy ranks higher (71.4 vs 44.3 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 Riverside Academy and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?
About 63 m in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Academy: 233. The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Academy and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College rank in West Midlands?
Riverside Academy is 344th of 1,690 and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is 225th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).