Bird's Bush Primary School vs Dosthill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bird's Bush Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
143 students
Dosthill Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
468 students
| Measure | Bird's Bush Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Dosthill Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1292 of 1,690 | #558 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12303 of 15,697 | #5733 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 143 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 45.4% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birdsbush.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.dosthill.org |
The verdict
- •Dosthill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 29.5).
- •Dosthill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Dosthill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Dosthill Primary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 143.
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 Bird's Bush Primary School better than Dosthill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dosthill Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 29.5 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 Bird's Bush Primary School and Dosthill Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bird's Bush Primary School: 143. Dosthill Primary School: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bird's Bush Primary School and Dosthill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bird's Bush Primary School is 1292nd of 1,690 and Dosthill Primary School is 558th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).