Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School vs Summerhill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
Summerhill School
Kingswinford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,093 students
| Measure | Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | Summerhill School Kingswinford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,690 | #40 of 493 |
| National rank | #2163 of 15,697 | #530 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 303 | 1,093 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 1,093 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kingswinford | Kingswinford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chur-ascen.dudley.sch.uk | www.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Summerhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 79.9).
- •Summerhill School is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 303.
- •Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is a academy school while Summerhill 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 Summerhill School?
On the Success Index (England), Summerhill School ranks higher (82.3 vs 79.9 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 Summerhill School?
About 1.1 km 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. Summerhill School: 1,093. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School and Summerhill School rank in West Midlands?
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School is 192nd of 1,690 and Summerhill School is 40th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).