Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School vs Dawley Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 462 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Kingswinford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
Dawley Brook Primary School
Kingswinford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | Dawley Brook Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,690 | #954 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2163 of 15,697 | #9366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 303 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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.chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk | www.dawley.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 43.6).
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 231.
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is a academy school while Dawley Brook 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 Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School better than Dawley Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School ranks higher (79.9 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 Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School and Dawley Brook Primary School?
About 462 m in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Kingswinford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School: 303. Dawley Brook Primary School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School and Dawley Brook Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is 192nd 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).