Dovecotes Primary School vs Ormiston NEW Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dovecotes Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
277 students
Ormiston NEW Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,094 students
| Measure | Dovecotes Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Ormiston NEW Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1677 of 1,690 | #443 of 493 |
| National rank | #15647 of 15,697 | #3773 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 277 | 1,094 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 1,094 |
| Free school meals | 59.1% | 60.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dovecotesprimaryschool.co.uk | www.onewa.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ormiston NEW Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.9 vs 3.9).
- •Ormiston NEW Academy is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 277.
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 Dovecotes Primary School better than Ormiston NEW Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston NEW Academy ranks higher (15.9 vs 3.9 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 Dovecotes Primary School and Ormiston NEW Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecotes Primary School: 277. Ormiston NEW Academy: 1,094. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecotes Primary School and Ormiston NEW Academy rank in West Midlands?
Dovecotes Primary School is 1677th of 1,690 and Ormiston NEW Academy is 443rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).