Dothill Primary School vs Wrekin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km 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
Wrekin College
Telford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
671 students
| Measure | Dothill Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Wrekin College Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1171 of 1,690 | #466 of 493 |
| National rank | #11322 of 15,697 | #3904 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 342 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 671 |
| Free school meals | 24% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.5 |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dothillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.wrekincollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dothill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 11.9).
- •Wrekin College is the larger school with 671 students compared with 342.
- •Dothill Primary School is a local authority school while Wrekin College is a independent 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 Wrekin College?
On the Success Index (England), Dothill Primary School ranks higher (34.5 vs 11.9 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 Dothill Primary School and Wrekin College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dothill Primary School: 342. Wrekin College: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dothill Primary School and Wrekin College rank in West Midlands?
Dothill Primary School is 1171st of 1,690 and Wrekin College is 466th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).