Amblecote Primary School vs Water Orton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 28 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
Water Orton Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
299 students
| Measure | Amblecote Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands | Water Orton Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 1,690 | #1440 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5010 of 15,697 | #13604 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 299 | 299 |
| Pupils on roll | 299 | 299 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 2% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.amblecote.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.waterortonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Amblecote Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 22.6).
- •Amblecote Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 40%).
- •Amblecote Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
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 Amblecote Primary School better than Water Orton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Amblecote Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 22.6 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 Water Orton Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amblecote Primary School: 299. Water Orton Primary School: 299. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amblecote Primary School and Water Orton Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Amblecote Primary School is 474th of 1,690 and Water Orton Primary School is 1440th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).