Captain Webb Primary School vs Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 570 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Webb Primary School
TELFORD · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
458 students
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Captain Webb Primary School TELFORD, West Midlands | Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #806 of 1,690 | #837 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8028 of 15,697 | #8360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 458 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 15% |
| 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.captainwebbprimary.org.uk/ | dawley.academy |
The verdict
- •Captain Webb Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 48.3).
- •Captain Webb Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 62%).
- •Dawley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Captain Webb Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 220.
- •Captain Webb Primary School is a local authority school while Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a academy 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 Captain Webb Primary School better than Dawley Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Captain Webb Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 48.3 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 Captain Webb Primary School and Dawley Church of England Primary Academy?
About 570 m in a straight line, between TELFORD and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Captain Webb Primary School: 458. Dawley Church of England Primary Academy: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Captain Webb Primary School and Dawley Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Captain Webb Primary School is 806th of 1,690 and Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is 837th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).