Dosthill Primary School vs Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dosthill Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
468 students
Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy
Kingsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
604 students
| Measure | Dosthill Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy Kingsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #558 of 1,690 | #342 of 493 |
| National rank | #5733 of 15,697 | #3011 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 468 | 604 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 604 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tamworth | Kingsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dosthill.org | www.kingsburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dosthill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 29.0).
- •Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy is the larger school with 604 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 Dosthill Primary School better than Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dosthill Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 29.0 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 Dosthill Primary School and Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Kingsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dosthill Primary School: 468. Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy: 604. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dosthill Primary School and Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dosthill Primary School is 558th of 1,690 and Kingsbury School - A Specialist Science and Mathematics Academy is 342nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).