Netherton CofE Primary School vs Northfield Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 820 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherton CofE Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
381 students
Northfield Road Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
366 students
| Measure | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Northfield Road Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1203 of 1,690 | #1168 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11655 of 15,697 | #11287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 381 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.netherton.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.northfield.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northfield Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.7 vs 32.9).
- •Northfield Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 57%).
- •Netherton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Netherton CofE Primary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 366.
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 Netherton CofE Primary School better than Northfield Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield Road Primary School ranks higher (34.7 vs 32.9 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 Netherton CofE Primary School and Northfield Road Primary School?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherton CofE Primary School: 381. Northfield Road Primary School: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherton CofE Primary School and Northfield Road Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Netherton CofE Primary School is 1203rd of 1,690 and Northfield Road Primary School is 1168th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).