Netherton CofE Primary School vs Woodside Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
| Measure | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1203 of 1,690 | #1600 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11655 of 15,697 | #15063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 381 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 33.5% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 79.4% | 119.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 28% |
| 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.woodside.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Netherton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 11.9).
- •Netherton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 28%).
- •Netherton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Woodside Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 501 students compared with 381.
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 Woodside Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Netherton CofE Primary School ranks higher (32.9 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 Netherton CofE Primary School and Woodside Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Netherton CofE Primary School: 381. Woodside Primary School and Nursery: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Netherton CofE Primary School and Woodside Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Netherton CofE Primary School is 1203rd 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).