Kates Hill Primary School vs Smith's Wood Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kates Hill Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Smith's Wood Primary Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Kates Hill Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Smith's Wood Primary Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #751 of 1,690 | #450 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7494 of 15,697 | #4741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 52.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 10% |
| 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 | Dudley | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kates-hill.dudley.sch.uk | www.smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 52.3).
- •Smith's Wood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 64%).
- •Kates Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
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 Kates Hill Primary School better than Smith's Wood Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Smith's Wood Primary Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 52.3 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 Kates Hill Primary School and Smith's Wood Primary Academy?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kates Hill Primary School: 445. Smith's Wood Primary Academy: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kates Hill Primary School and Smith's Wood Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Kates Hill Primary School is 751st of 1,690 and Smith's Wood Primary Academy is 450th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).