Dawley Church of England Primary Academy vs Old Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Old Park Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
607 students
| Measure | Dawley Church of England Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | Old Park Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #837 of 1,690 | #568 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8360 of 15,697 | #5847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 220 | 607 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 607 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 42.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| 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.oldparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Old Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 48.3).
- •Old Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 62%).
- •Dawley Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Old Park Primary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 220.
- •Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Old Park 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 Old Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Park Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 48.3 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 Church of England Primary Academy and Old Park Primary School?
About 1.5 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. Old Park Primary School: 607. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dawley Church of England Primary Academy and Old Park Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dawley Church of England Primary Academy is 837th of 1,690 and Old Park Primary School is 568th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).