Dawley Church of England Primary Academy vs Lightmoor Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Lightmoor Village Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
214 students
| Measure | Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | Lightmoor Village Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,690 | #823 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8360 of 15,697 | #8183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 220 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | dawley.academy | www.lightmoorvillageprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.3 vs 49.2).
- •Lightmoor Village Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 62%).
- •Dawley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 10%).
- •Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 214.
- •Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Lightmoor Village Primary School is a local authority 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 Church of England Primary Academy better than Lightmoor Village Primary 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 Dawley Church of England Primary Academy and Lightmoor Village Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy: 220. Lightmoor Village Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawley Church of England Primary Academy and Lightmoor Village Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is 837th of 1,690 and Lightmoor Village Primary School is 823rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).