Dickens Heath Community Primary School vs Light Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Light Hall School
Solihull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,037 students
| Measure | Dickens Heath Community Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Light Hall School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #212 of 1,690 | #78 of 493 |
| National rank | #2331 of 15,697 | #1008 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 453 | 1,037 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 1,037 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 83% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk | www.lighthall.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dickens Heath Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 70.2).
- •Light Hall School is the larger school with 1,037 students compared with 453.
- •Dickens Heath Community Primary School is a local authority school while Light Hall 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 Dickens Heath Community Primary School better than Light Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Dickens Heath Community Primary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 70.2 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 Dickens Heath Community Primary School and Light Hall School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School: 453. Light Hall School: 1,037. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dickens Heath Community Primary School and Light Hall School rank in West Midlands?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School is 212th of 1,690 and Light Hall School is 78th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).