Dordon Primary School vs The Nethersole CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 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
The Nethersole CofE Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students
| Measure | Dordon Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | The Nethersole CofE Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1425 of 1,690 | #921 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13456 of 15,697 | #9119 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 208 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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 | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dordonprimaryschool.co.uk | nethersole.bdmat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Nethersole CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.8 vs 23.4).
- •The Nethersole CofE Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 48%).
- •The Nethersole CofE Academy is the larger school with 221 students compared with 208.
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 The Nethersole CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Nethersole CofE Academy ranks higher (44.8 vs 23.4 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 Dordon Primary School and The Nethersole CofE Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dordon Primary School: 208. The Nethersole CofE Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dordon Primary School and The Nethersole CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dordon Primary School is 1425th of 1,690 and The Nethersole CofE Academy is 921st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).