Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited vs Ham Dingle Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Stourbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
174 students
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
| Measure | Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited Stourbridge, West Midlands | Ham Dingle Primary Academy Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #484 of 493 | #523 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4031 of 4,090 | #5373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 174 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 329 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 36.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.elmfield.com | www.hamdingleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ham Dingle Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.2 vs 6.2).
- •Ham Dingle Primary Academy is the larger school with 329 students compared with 174.
- •Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is a independent school while Ham Dingle Primary Academy is a academy 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited better than Ham Dingle Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ham Dingle Primary Academy ranks higher (62.2 vs 6.2 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited and Ham Dingle Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited: 174. Ham Dingle Primary Academy: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited and Ham Dingle Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is 484th of 493 and Ham Dingle Primary Academy is 523rd of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).