Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School vs Lode Heath School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 987 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
122 students
Lode Heath School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,096 students
| Measure | Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Solihull, West Midlands | Lode Heath School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,690 | #102 of 493 |
| National rank | #11193 of 15,697 | #1283 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 122 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.damson-wood.co.uk | www.lodeheathschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lode Heath School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 35.2).
- •Lode Heath School is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 122.
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 Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School better than Lode Heath School?
On the Success Index (England), Lode Heath School ranks higher (64.2 vs 35.2 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 Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School and Lode Heath School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School: 122. Lode Heath School: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School and Lode Heath School rank in West Midlands?
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School is 1158th of 1,690 and Lode Heath School is 102nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).