Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School vs Ulverley School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km 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
Ulverley School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
450 students
| Measure | Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School Solihull, West Midlands | Ulverley School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1158 of 1,690 | #1164 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11193 of 15,697 | #11234 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 122 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 122 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.damson-wood.co.uk | www.ulverleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (35.2 vs 35.1).
- •Ulverley School is the larger school with 450 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 Ulverley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School and Ulverley School?
About 1.4 km 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. Ulverley School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School and Ulverley School rank in West Midlands?
Damson Wood Nursery and Infant School is 1158th of 1,690 and Ulverley School is 1164th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).