Blanford Mere Primary School vs Dawley Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanford Mere Primary School
Kingswinford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
311 students
Dawley Brook Primary School
Kingswinford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Blanford Mere Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | Dawley Brook Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 1,690 | #954 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2698 of 15,697 | #9366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 311 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 311 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Kingswinford | Kingswinford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blanford.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.dawley.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blanford Mere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 43.6).
- •Blanford Mere Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 48%).
- •Dawley Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Blanford Mere Primary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 231.
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 Blanford Mere Primary School better than Dawley Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Blanford Mere Primary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 43.6 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 Blanford Mere Primary School and Dawley Brook Primary School?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Kingswinford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blanford Mere Primary School: 311. Dawley Brook Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blanford Mere Primary School and Dawley Brook Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blanford Mere Primary School is 245th of 1,690 and Dawley Brook Primary School is 954th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).