Hempstalls Primary School vs Woodside Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstalls Primary School
Newcastle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
| Measure | Hempstalls Primary School Newcastle, West Midlands | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #561 of 1,690 | #1600 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5782 of 15,697 | #15063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 501 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 119.3% | 119.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hempstalls.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hempstalls Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 11.9).
- •Hempstalls Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 28%).
- •Hempstalls Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
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 Hempstalls Primary School better than Woodside Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hempstalls Primary School ranks higher (60.3 vs 11.9 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 Hempstalls Primary School and Woodside Primary School and Nursery?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempstalls Primary School: 501. Woodside Primary School and Nursery: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempstalls Primary School and Woodside Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Hempstalls Primary School is 561st of 1,690 and Woodside Primary School and Nursery is 1600th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).