Ham Dingle Primary Academy vs Old Swinford Hospital
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.
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Stourbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Old Swinford Hospital
Stourbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,036 students
| Measure | Ham Dingle Primary Academy Stourbridge, West Midlands | Old Swinford Hospital Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #523 of 1,690 | #32 of 493 |
| National rank | #5373 of 15,697 | #435 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 329 | 1,036 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 1,036 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 86% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Stourbridge | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hamdingleprimary.co.uk | www.oshsch.com |
The verdict
- •Old Swinford Hospital scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.1 vs 62.2).
- •Old Swinford Hospital is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 329.
- •Ham Dingle Primary Academy is a academy school while Old Swinford Hospital 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 Ham Dingle Primary Academy better than Old Swinford Hospital?
On the Success Index (England), Old Swinford Hospital ranks higher (85.1 vs 62.2 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 Ham Dingle Primary Academy and Old Swinford Hospital?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stourbridge and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ham Dingle Primary Academy: 329. Old Swinford Hospital: 1,036. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ham Dingle Primary Academy and Old Swinford Hospital rank in West Midlands?
Ham Dingle Primary Academy is 523rd of 1,690 and Old Swinford Hospital is 32nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).