Bushbury Lane Academy vs Dunstall Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushbury Lane Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Bushbury Lane Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Dunstall Hill Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #570 of 1,690 | #1347 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5875 of 15,697 | #12813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 228 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 55.6% | 61.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bushburylaneacademy.co.uk | dunstallhillprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Bushbury Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 27.0).
- •Bushbury Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 59%).
- •Bushbury Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Dunstall Hill Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 228.
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 Bushbury Lane Academy better than Dunstall Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bushbury Lane Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 27.0 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 Bushbury Lane Academy and Dunstall Hill Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bushbury Lane Academy: 228. Dunstall Hill Primary School: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bushbury Lane Academy and Dunstall Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bushbury Lane Academy is 570th of 1,690 and Dunstall Hill Primary School is 1347th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).