Dormers Wells High School vs North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 745 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dormers Wells High School
Southall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,469 students
North Primary School
Southall · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
379 students
| Measure | Dormers Wells High School Southall, London | North Primary School Southall, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 640 | #1084 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1590 of 4,090 | #7017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,469 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,469 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | – |
| town | Southall | Southall |
| region | London | London |
| Website | dwhs.co.uk/ | www.northprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dormers Wells High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 54.4).
- •Dormers Wells High School is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 379.
- •Dormers Wells High School is a academy school while North Primary School 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 Dormers Wells High School better than North Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dormers Wells High School ranks higher (57.8 vs 54.4 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 Dormers Wells High School and North Primary School?
About 745 m in a straight line, between Southall and Southall in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dormers Wells High School: 1,469. North Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dormers Wells High School and North Primary School rank in London?
Dormers Wells High School is 321st of 640 and North Primary School is 1084th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).