Alder Coppice Primary School vs Colton Hills Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alder Coppice Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
351 students
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,163 students
| Measure | Alder Coppice Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Colton Hills Community School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #627 of 1,690 | #434 of 493 |
| National rank | #6365 of 15,697 | #3708 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 351 | 1,163 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 1,163 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.5 |
| town | Dudley | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alder.dudley.sch.uk | coltonhills.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alder Coppice Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 17.3).
- •Colton Hills Community School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 351.
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 Alder Coppice Primary School better than Colton Hills Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Alder Coppice Primary School ranks higher (57.5 vs 17.3 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 Alder Coppice Primary School and Colton Hills Community School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alder Coppice Primary School: 351. Colton Hills Community School: 1,163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alder Coppice Primary School and Colton Hills Community School rank in West Midlands?
Alder Coppice Primary School is 627th of 1,690 and Colton Hills Community School is 434th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).