Dunstall Park Primary School vs Thomas Barnes Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunstall Park Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
95 students
Thomas Barnes Primary School
Tamworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
| Measure | Dunstall Park Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands | Thomas Barnes Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #515 of 1,690 | #1004 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5320 of 15,697 | #9899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 95 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 40.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | dunstallparkprimary.atlp.org.uk/ | www.thomasbarnes.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dunstall Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 41.2).
- •Thomas Barnes Primary School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 95.
- •Dunstall Park Primary School is a academy school while Thomas Barnes 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 Dunstall Park Primary School better than Thomas Barnes Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dunstall Park Primary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 41.2 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 Dunstall Park Primary School and Thomas Barnes Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunstall Park Primary School: 95. Thomas Barnes Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunstall Park Primary School and Thomas Barnes Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Dunstall Park Primary School is 515th of 1,690 and Thomas Barnes Primary School is 1004th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).