Ridgewood School vs Scawsby Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 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
Scawsby Junior Academy
Doncaster · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Ridgewood School Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber | Scawsby Junior Academy Doncaster, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 366 | #1028 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1278 of 4,090 | #10423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,425 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,425 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | – |
| town | Doncaster | Doncaster |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.ridgewoodschool.co.uk | www.scawsbyjunioracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 38.7).
- •Ridgewood School is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 355.
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 Scawsby Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ridgewood School ranks higher (64.3 vs 38.7 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 Ridgewood School and Scawsby Junior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Doncaster and Doncaster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ridgewood School: 1,425. Scawsby Junior Academy: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ridgewood School and Scawsby Junior Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ridgewood School is 89th of 366 and Scawsby Junior Academy is 1028th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).