Ellowes Hall Sports College vs Straits Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellowes Hall Sports College
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,038 students
Straits Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
410 students
| Measure | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley, West Midlands | Straits Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #280 of 493 | #362 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2568 of 4,090 | #3829 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,038 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,038 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.1 | – |
| town | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elloweshall.co.uk/ | www.straitsprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Straits Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 37.8).
- •Ellowes Hall Sports College is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 410.
- •Ellowes Hall Sports College is a academy school while Straits 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 Ellowes Hall Sports College better than Straits Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Straits Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 37.8 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 Ellowes Hall Sports College and Straits Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellowes Hall Sports College: 1,038. Straits Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellowes Hall Sports College and Straits Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ellowes Hall Sports College is 280th of 493 and Straits Primary School is 362nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).