Apley Wood Primary Academy vs Dothill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
Dothill Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
342 students
| Measure | Apley Wood Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | Dothill Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1155 of 1,690 | #1171 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11171 of 15,697 | #11322 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 407 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.apleywoodprimaryschool.org.uk | www.dothillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (35.3 vs 34.5).
- •Dothill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •Apley Wood Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Apley Wood Primary Academy is the larger school with 407 students compared with 342.
- •Apley Wood Primary Academy is a academy school while Dothill 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 Apley Wood Primary Academy better than Dothill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Apley Wood Primary Academy and Dothill Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Apley Wood Primary Academy: 407. Dothill Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Apley Wood Primary Academy and Dothill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Apley Wood Primary Academy is 1155th of 1,690 and Dothill Primary School is 1171st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).