Dorrington Academy vs St Mark's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 646 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorrington Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Dorrington Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | St Mark's Catholic Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #375 of 1,690 | #1244 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4047 of 15,697 | #11948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 651 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dorringtonacademy.co.uk/ | www.stmarkrc.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorrington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.2 vs 31.5).
- •Dorrington Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 60%).
- •Dorrington Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •Dorrington Academy is the larger school with 651 students compared with 207.
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 St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dorrington Academy ranks higher (69.2 vs 31.5 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 St Mark's Catholic Primary School?
About 646 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorrington Academy: 651. St Mark's Catholic Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorrington Academy and St Mark's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dorrington Academy is 375th of 1,690 and St Mark's Catholic Primary School is 1244th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).