Dorrington Academy vs Hamstead Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorrington Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
Hamstead Hall Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,173 students
| Measure | Dorrington Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Hamstead Hall Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,690 | #330 of 493 |
| National rank | #4047 of 15,697 | #2927 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 651 | 1,173 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 1,173 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 106.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dorringtonacademy.co.uk/ | www.hamsteadhall.com |
The verdict
- •Dorrington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 30.7).
- •Hamstead Hall Academy is the larger school with 1,173 students compared with 651.
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 Dorrington Academy better than Hamstead Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dorrington Academy ranks higher (69.2 vs 30.7 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 Dorrington Academy and Hamstead Hall Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorrington Academy: 651. Hamstead Hall Academy: 1,173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorrington Academy and Hamstead Hall Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dorrington Academy is 375th of 1,690 and Hamstead Hall Academy is 330th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).