Denstone College vs Dove CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denstone College
Uttoxeter · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
740 students
Dove CofE Academy
Uttoxeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
113 students
| Measure | Denstone College Uttoxeter, West Midlands | Dove CofE Academy Uttoxeter, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #170 of 493 | #958 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1847 of 4,090 | #9389 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 740 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 740 | 113 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 75.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.7 | – |
| town | Uttoxeter | Uttoxeter |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.denstonecollege.org | www.dove.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Denstone College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.5 vs 43.5).
- •Denstone College is the larger school with 740 students compared with 113.
- •Denstone College is a independent school while Dove CofE 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 Denstone College better than Dove CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Denstone College ranks higher (52.5 vs 43.5 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 Denstone College and Dove CofE Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Uttoxeter and Uttoxeter in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denstone College: 740. Dove CofE Academy: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denstone College and Dove CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Denstone College is 170th of 493 and Dove CofE Academy is 958th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).