Dickens Heath Community Primary School vs Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic 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.
Dickens Heath Community Primary School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
444 students
| Measure | Dickens Heath Community Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #212 of 1,690 | #201 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2331 of 15,697 | #2222 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 444 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 444 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 13% |
| 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 | Solihull | Solihull |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dickens-heath.solihull.sch.uk | www.ol-wayside.solihull.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (78.8 vs 79.5).
- •Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 74%).
- •Dickens Heath Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 13%).
- •Dickens Heath Community Primary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 444.
- •Dickens Heath Community Primary School is a local authority school while Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic 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 Dickens Heath Community Primary School better than Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic 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 Dickens Heath Community Primary School and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School?
About 1.6 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. Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School: 444. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dickens Heath Community Primary School and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dickens Heath Community Primary School is 212th of 1,690 and Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School is 201st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).