Cotwall End Primary School vs Ellowes Hall Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotwall End Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
415 students
Ellowes Hall Sports College
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,038 students
| Measure | Cotwall End Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #397 of 1,690 | #280 of 493 |
| National rank | #4244 of 15,697 | #2568 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 415 | 1,038 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 1,038 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.1 |
| town | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cotwall.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.elloweshall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cotwall End Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 37.8).
- •Ellowes Hall Sports College is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 415.
- •Cotwall End Primary School is a local authority school while Ellowes Hall Sports College 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 Cotwall End Primary School better than Ellowes Hall Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), Cotwall End Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 37.8 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 Cotwall End Primary School and Ellowes Hall Sports College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cotwall End Primary School: 415. Ellowes Hall Sports College: 1,038. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cotwall End Primary School and Ellowes Hall Sports College rank in West Midlands?
Cotwall End Primary School is 397th of 1,690 and Ellowes Hall Sports College is 280th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).