Dove Bank Primary School vs Kidsgrove Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 478 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dove Bank Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
225 students
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
394 students
| Measure | Dove Bank Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Kidsgrove Secondary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1215 of 1,690 | #355 of 493 |
| National rank | #11717 of 15,697 | #3098 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 225 | 394 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 394 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 107.1% | 47.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 15% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dovebank.staffs.sch.uk/ | kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dove Bank Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 27.2).
- •Kidsgrove Secondary School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 225.
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 Dove Bank Primary School better than Kidsgrove Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dove Bank Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 27.2 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 Dove Bank Primary School and Kidsgrove Secondary School?
About 478 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dove Bank Primary School: 225. Kidsgrove Secondary School: 394. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dove Bank Primary School and Kidsgrove Secondary School rank in West Midlands?
Dove Bank Primary School is 1215th of 1,690 and Kidsgrove Secondary School is 355th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).