Chawson First School vs RGS Dodderhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chawson First School
Droitwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
347 students
RGS Dodderhill
Droitwich Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
146 students
| Measure | Chawson First School Droitwich, West Midlands | RGS Dodderhill Droitwich Spa, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1083 of 1,690 | #35 of 493 |
| National rank | #10558 of 15,697 | #484 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 347 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Droitwich | Droitwich Spa |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chawson.worcs.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •RGS Dodderhill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 38.1).
- •Chawson First School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 146.
- •Chawson First School is a local authority school while RGS Dodderhill is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chawson First School better than RGS Dodderhill?
On the Success Index (England), RGS Dodderhill ranks higher (83.6 vs 38.1 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 Chawson First School and RGS Dodderhill?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Droitwich and Droitwich Spa in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chawson First School: 347. RGS Dodderhill: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chawson First School and RGS Dodderhill rank in West Midlands?
Chawson First School is 1083rd of 1,690 and RGS Dodderhill is 35th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).