Dordon Primary School vs Hurley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dordon Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Hurley Primary School
Atherstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Dordon Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Hurley Primary School Atherstone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1425 of 1,690 | #1580 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13456 of 15,697 | #14889 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Atherstone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dordonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.hurleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dordon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 13.3).
- •Dordon Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 38%).
- •Dordon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Dordon Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 191.
- •Dordon Primary School is a academy school while Hurley Primary School is a local authority 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 Dordon Primary School better than Hurley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dordon Primary School ranks higher (23.4 vs 13.3 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 Dordon Primary School and Hurley Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Atherstone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dordon Primary School: 208. Hurley Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dordon Primary School and Hurley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dordon Primary School is 1425th of 1,690 and Hurley Primary School is 1580th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).