Dothill Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 680 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dothill Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
342 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Dothill Primary School Telford, West Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1171 of 1,690 | #606 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11322 of 15,697 | #6213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 342 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dothillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.blessededwardcampion.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 34.5).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Dothill Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 227.
- •Dothill Primary School is a local authority school while St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dothill Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 34.5 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 Dothill Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 680 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dothill Primary School: 342. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dothill Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dothill Primary School is 1171st of 1,690 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 606th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).