Northfield Road Primary School vs Springfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Road Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
366 students
Springfield Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
439 students
| Measure | Northfield Road Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Springfield Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1168 of 1,690 | #941 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11287 of 15,697 | #9283 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 366 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 366 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Rowley Regis |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.northfield.dudley.sch.uk | www.springfield.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 34.7).
- •Springfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Northfield Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Springfield Primary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 366.
- •Northfield Road Primary School is a academy school while Springfield 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 Northfield Road Primary School better than Springfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springfield Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 34.7 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 Northfield Road Primary School and Springfield Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Rowley Regis in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfield Road Primary School: 366. Springfield Primary School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfield Road Primary School and Springfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Northfield Road Primary School is 1168th of 1,690 and Springfield Primary School is 941st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).