Ellison Primary Academy vs Ham Dingle Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 66 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
| Measure | Ellison Primary Academy Newcastle, West Midlands | Ham Dingle Primary Academy Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #502 of 1,690 | #523 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5231 of 15,697 | #5373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 329 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 21% |
| 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 | Newcastle | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.hamdingleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.0 vs 62.2).
- •Ellison Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Ham Dingle Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 8%).
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 Ellison Primary Academy better than Ham Dingle Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellison Primary Academy and Ham Dingle Primary Academy?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellison Primary Academy: 329. Ham Dingle Primary Academy: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellison Primary Academy and Ham Dingle Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Ellison Primary Academy is 502nd of 1,690 and Ham Dingle Primary Academy is 523rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).