Dorridge Primary School vs Monkspath Junior and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.8 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
Monkspath Junior and Infant School
Solihull · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
703 students
| Measure | Dorridge Primary School Solihull, West Midlands | Monkspath Junior and Infant School Solihull, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #95 of 1,690 | #79 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1134 of 15,697 | #955 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 702 | 703 |
| Pupils on roll | 702 | 703 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 119.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 17% |
| 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.monkspath.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Monkspath Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 87.2).
- •Monkspath Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 78%).
- •Monkspath Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 702.
- •Dorridge Primary School is a academy school while Monkspath Junior and Infant 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 Dorridge Primary School better than Monkspath Junior and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Monkspath Junior and Infant School ranks higher (88.7 vs 87.2 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 Monkspath Junior and Infant School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Solihull and Solihull in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorridge Primary School: 702. Monkspath Junior and Infant School: 703. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorridge Primary School and Monkspath Junior and Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Dorridge Primary School is 95th of 1,690 and Monkspath Junior and Infant School is 79th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).