Dorrington Academy vs New Oscott Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.9 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
New Oscott Primary School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
648 students
| Measure | Dorrington Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | New Oscott Primary School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,690 | #637 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4047 of 15,697 | #6439 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 651 | 648 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 648 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Birmingham | Sutton Coldfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dorringtonacademy.co.uk/ | www.newoscott.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dorrington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 57.1).
- •Dorrington Academy is the larger school with 651 students compared with 648.
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 New Oscott Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dorrington Academy ranks higher (69.2 vs 57.1 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 New Oscott Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorrington Academy: 651. New Oscott Primary School: 648. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorrington Academy and New Oscott Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dorrington Academy is 375th of 1,690 and New Oscott Primary School is 637th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).