Charlton School vs Dothill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 662 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton School
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,218 students
Dothill Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
342 students
| Measure | Charlton School Telford, West Midlands | Dothill Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #251 of 493 | #1171 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2432 of 4,090 | #11322 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,218 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,218 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 101.5% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.charlton.uk.com | www.dothillprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Charlton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.6 vs 34.5).
- •Charlton School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 342.
- •Charlton School is a academy school while Dothill Primary School is a local authority 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 Charlton School better than Dothill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Charlton School ranks higher (40.6 vs 34.5 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 Charlton School and Dothill Primary School?
About 662 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton School: 1,218. Dothill Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton School and Dothill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Charlton School is 251st of 493 and Dothill Primary School is 1171st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).