Dorridge Primary School vs Knowle Church of England Primary 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.
Dorridge Primary School
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
702 students
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
Solihull · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
468 students
| Measure | Dorridge Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Knowle Church of England Primary Academy Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #95 of 1,690 | #149 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1134 of 15,697 | #1813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 702 | 468 |
| Pupils on roll | 702 | 468 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 22% |
| 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.dorridge.solihull.sch.uk | www.knowle.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.2 vs 82.3).
- •Dorridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 73%).
- •Knowle Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 17%).
- •Dorridge Primary School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 468.
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 Dorridge Primary School better than Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dorridge Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 82.3 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 Dorridge Primary School and Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorridge Primary School: 702. Knowle Church of England Primary Academy: 468. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorridge Primary School and Knowle Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dorridge Primary School is 95th of 1,690 and Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is 149th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).