Ridgewood School vs Salendine Nook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 45 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgewood School
Doncaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,425 students
Salendine Nook High School
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,419 students
| Measure | Ridgewood School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Salendine Nook High School Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #89 of 366 | #65 of 366 |
| National rank | #1278 of 4,090 | #922 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,425 | 1,419 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,425 | 1,419 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 50.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 54.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | 74.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | 4.72 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk | www.snhs.kirklees.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salendine Nook High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 64.3).
- •Ridgewood School is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 1,419.
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 Ridgewood School better than Salendine Nook High School?
On the Success Index (England), Salendine Nook High School ranks higher (72.3 vs 64.3 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 Ridgewood School and Salendine Nook High School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgewood School: 1,425. Salendine Nook High School: 1,419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgewood School and Salendine Nook High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ridgewood School is 89th of 366 and Salendine Nook High School is 65th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).