Dingle Community Primary School vs Fairhaven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dingle Community Primary School
Kingswinford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
Fairhaven Primary School
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
251 students
| Measure | Dingle Community Primary School Kingswinford, West Midlands | Fairhaven Primary School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #721 of 1,690 | #1054 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7204 of 15,697 | #10280 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 188 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 5% |
| 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 | Kingswinford | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dingle.dudley.sch.uk | www.fairhaven.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dingle Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.5 vs 39.4).
- •Dingle Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Dingle Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Fairhaven Primary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 188.
- •Dingle Community Primary School is a local authority school while Fairhaven 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 Dingle Community Primary School better than Fairhaven Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dingle Community Primary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 39.4 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 Dingle Community Primary School and Fairhaven Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kingswinford and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dingle Community Primary School: 188. Fairhaven Primary School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dingle Community Primary School and Fairhaven Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dingle Community Primary School is 721st of 1,690 and Fairhaven Primary School is 1054th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).