Foxyards Primary School vs Priory Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foxyards Primary School
Tipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Priory Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
547 students
| Measure | Foxyards Primary School Tipton, West Midlands | Priory Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #841 of 1,690 | #1618 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8379 of 15,697 | #15217 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 338 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 547 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 46.8% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 72% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Tipton | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.foxyardsacademy.com | www.priory.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Foxyards Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 10.4).
- •Foxyards Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 43%).
- •Foxyards Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Priory Primary School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 338.
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 Foxyards Primary School better than Priory Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Foxyards Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 10.4 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 Foxyards Primary School and Priory Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tipton and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foxyards Primary School: 338. Priory Primary School: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foxyards Primary School and Priory Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Foxyards Primary School is 841st of 1,690 and Priory Primary School is 1618th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).