Alder Coppice Primary School vs Cotwall End Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 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
Cotwall End Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
| Measure | Alder Coppice Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Cotwall End Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #627 of 1,690 | #397 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6365 of 15,697 | #4244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 351 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 12% |
| 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 | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alder.dudley.sch.uk | www.cotwall.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cotwall End Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 57.5).
- •Cotwall End Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 66%).
- •Cotwall End Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 10%).
- •Cotwall End Primary School is the larger school with 415 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 Cotwall End Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cotwall End Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 57.5 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 Cotwall End Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alder Coppice Primary School: 351. Cotwall End Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alder Coppice Primary School and Cotwall End Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Alder Coppice Primary School is 627th of 1,690 and Cotwall End Primary School is 397th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).