Dodford First School vs The Orchards School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodford First School
Bromsgrove · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
65 students
The Orchards School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
230 students
| Measure | Dodford First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | The Orchards School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 1,690 | #1269 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #96 of 15,697 | #12097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 65 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 3.2% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dodford.worcs.sch.uk | www.theorchardsschool.org |
The verdict
- •Dodford First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 30.6).
- •The Orchards School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 65.
- •Dodford First School is a local authority school while The Orchards 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 Dodford First School better than The Orchards School?
On the Success Index (England), Dodford First School ranks higher (98.1 vs 30.6 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 Dodford First School and The Orchards School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dodford First School: 65. The Orchards School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dodford First School and The Orchards School rank in West Midlands?
Dodford First School is 9th of 1,690 and The Orchards School is 1269th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).