Dovecotes Primary School vs Rakegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Rakegate Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Dovecotes Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Rakegate Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1677 of 1,690 | #1521 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15647 of 15,697 | #14429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 277 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 277 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dovecotesprimaryschool.co.uk | www.rakegateprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rakegate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.0 vs 3.9).
- •Rakegate Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 277.
- •Dovecotes Primary School is a academy school while Rakegate Primary School is a local authority 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 Dovecotes Primary School better than Rakegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rakegate Primary School ranks higher (17.0 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 Rakegate Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dovecotes Primary School: 277. Rakegate Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dovecotes Primary School and Rakegate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dovecotes Primary School is 1677th of 1,690 and Rakegate Primary School is 1521st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).