Drybrook Primary School vs Steam Mills Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drybrook Primary School
Drybrook · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
Steam Mills Primary School
Cinderford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
| Measure | Drybrook Primary School Drybrook, South West | Steam Mills Primary School Cinderford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1500 of 1,695 | #613 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13529 of 15,697 | #5789 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 147 | 128 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 128 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Drybrook | Cinderford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.drybrookschool.co.uk | www.steammillsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Steam Mills Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 23.0).
- •Steam Mills Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 56%).
- •Drybrook Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 128.
- •Drybrook Primary School is a academy school while Steam Mills 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 Drybrook Primary School better than Steam Mills Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Steam Mills Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 23.0 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 Drybrook Primary School and Steam Mills Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Drybrook and Cinderford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drybrook Primary School: 147. Steam Mills Primary School: 128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drybrook Primary School and Steam Mills Primary School rank in South West?
Drybrook Primary School is 1500th of 1,695 and Steam Mills Primary School is 613th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).