Riverside Academy vs The Griffin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km 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 Griffin Primary School
Rugby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students
| Measure | Riverside Academy Rugby, West Midlands | The Griffin Primary School Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #344 of 1,690 | #43 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3651 of 15,697 | #453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 233 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 124 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 111% | 51.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Rugby | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.riversideacademy.co.uk/ | www.thegriffinprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •The Griffin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 71.4).
- •Riverside Academy is the larger school with 233 students compared with 124.
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 Griffin Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Griffin Primary School ranks higher (93.5 vs 71.4 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 Griffin Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rugby and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Academy: 233. The Griffin Primary School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Academy and The Griffin Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Riverside Academy is 344th of 1,690 and The Griffin Primary School is 43rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).