Amblecote Primary School vs Hawbush Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amblecote Primary School
Stourbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
299 students
Hawbush Primary School
Brierley Hill · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
214 students
| Measure | Amblecote Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands | Hawbush Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 1,690 | #1099 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5010 of 15,697 | #10734 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 299 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 10% |
| 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 | Stourbridge | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.amblecote.dudley.sch.uk/ | hawbush.drbignitemat.org |
The verdict
- •Amblecote Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 37.4).
- •Amblecote Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 58%).
- •Amblecote Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Amblecote Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 214.
- •Amblecote Primary School is a local authority school while Hawbush Primary School is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Amblecote Primary School better than Hawbush Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Amblecote Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 37.4 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 Amblecote Primary School and Hawbush Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amblecote Primary School: 299. Hawbush Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amblecote Primary School and Hawbush Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Amblecote Primary School is 474th of 1,690 and Hawbush Primary School is 1099th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).