Dawley Brook Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 434 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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Kingswinford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Dawley Brook Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | St Mary's CofE Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #954 of 1,690 | #1367 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9366 of 15,697 | #12933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 231 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 231 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | Kingswinford | Kingswinford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dawley.dudley.sch.uk | www.st-mary-ki.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dawley Brook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 26.4).
- •Dawley Brook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 44%).
- •Dawley Brook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Dawley Brook Primary School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 170.
- •Dawley Brook Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's CofE Primary School 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dawley Brook Primary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 26.4 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Kingswinford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawley Brook Primary School: 231. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawley Brook Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dawley Brook Primary School is 954th of 1,690 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1367th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).