Dawley Brook Primary School vs Kingswinford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 496 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawley Brook Primary School
Kingswinford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
Kingswinford Academy
Kingswinford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
917 students
| Measure | Dawley Brook Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | Kingswinford Academy Kingswinford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #954 of 1,690 | #144 of 493 |
| National rank | #9366 of 15,697 | #1652 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 231 | 917 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 917 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kingswinford | Kingswinford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dawley.dudley.sch.uk | www.kingswinfordacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingswinford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 43.6).
- •Kingswinford Academy is the larger school with 917 students compared with 231.
- •Dawley Brook Primary School is a local authority school while Kingswinford Academy 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 Dawley Brook Primary School better than Kingswinford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kingswinford Academy ranks higher (56.4 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 Dawley Brook Primary School and Kingswinford Academy?
About 496 m in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Kingswinford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawley Brook Primary School: 231. Kingswinford Academy: 917. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawley Brook Primary School and Kingswinford Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dawley Brook Primary School is 954th of 1,690 and Kingswinford Academy is 144th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).