Dudley Wood Primary School vs Netherton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dudley Wood Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
451 students
Netherton CofE Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
| Measure | Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1053 of 1,690 | #1203 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10278 of 15,697 | #11655 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 451 | 381 |
| Pupils on roll | 451 | 381 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 79.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.dudley-wood.dudley.sch.uk | www.netherton.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dudley Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 32.9).
- •Dudley Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 57%).
- •Netherton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Dudley Wood Primary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 381.
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 Dudley Wood Primary School better than Netherton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dudley Wood Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 32.9 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 Dudley Wood Primary School and Netherton CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dudley Wood Primary School: 451. Netherton CofE Primary School: 381. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dudley Wood Primary School and Netherton CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dudley Wood Primary School is 1053rd of 1,690 and Netherton CofE Primary School is 1203rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).