Netherbrook Primary School vs St Gregory's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 56 km 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
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Netherbrook Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | St Gregory's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #975 of 1,690 | #346 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9534 of 15,697 | #3666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 461 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 14% |
| 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 | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.saintgregorys.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 42.9).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 68%).
- •St Gregory's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
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 St Gregory's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Gregory's Catholic Academy ranks higher (71.3 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 St Gregory's Catholic Academy?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherbrook Primary School: 461. St Gregory's Catholic Academy: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherbrook Primary School and St Gregory's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Netherbrook Primary School is 975th of 1,690 and St Gregory's Catholic Academy is 346th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).