Dosthill Primary School vs Wilnecote Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 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
Wilnecote Junior Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
302 students
| Measure | Dosthill Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Wilnecote Junior Academy Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #558 of 1,690 | #1259 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5733 of 15,697 | #12053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 468 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 468 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 74.3% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dosthill.org | www.wilnecotejnrandheathfieldsinf.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dosthill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 30.9).
- •Dosthill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 49%).
- •Dosthill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Dosthill Primary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 302.
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 Wilnecote Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dosthill Primary School ranks higher (60.6 vs 30.9 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 Wilnecote Junior Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dosthill Primary School: 468. Wilnecote Junior Academy: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dosthill Primary School and Wilnecote Junior Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dosthill Primary School is 558th of 1,690 and Wilnecote Junior Academy is 1259th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).