Netherbrook Primary School vs Old Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherbrook Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
461 students
Old Hill Primary School
Cradley Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Netherbrook Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Old Hill Primary School Cradley Heath, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #975 of 1,690 | #702 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9534 of 15,697 | #7051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 461 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | Cradley Heath |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.oldhillprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Old Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 42.9).
- •Old Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •Old Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Netherbrook Primary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 237.
- •Netherbrook Primary School is a academy school while Old Hill Primary School 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 Netherbrook Primary School better than Old Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Old Hill Primary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 42.9 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 Netherbrook Primary School and Old Hill Primary School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Dudley and Cradley Heath in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherbrook Primary School: 461. Old Hill Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherbrook Primary School and Old Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Netherbrook Primary School is 975th of 1,690 and Old Hill Primary School is 702nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).