Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School vs Dorridge 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.
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Dorridge Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
702 students
| Measure | Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Dorridge Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #106 of 1,690 | #95 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1275 of 15,697 | #1134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 702 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 702 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.1% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | 17% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk | www.dorridge.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 86.1).
- •Dorridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 77%).
- •Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 17%).
- •Dorridge Primary School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 324.
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 Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School better than Dorridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dorridge Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 86.1 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 Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School and Dorridge Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School: 324. Dorridge Primary School: 702. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School and Dorridge Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is 106th of 1,690 and Dorridge Primary School is 95th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).