Priory Primary School vs Wrens Nest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 933 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Primary School
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
547 students
Wrens Nest Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
537 students
| Measure | Priory Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | Wrens Nest Primary School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1618 of 1,690 | #1097 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15217 of 15,697 | #10725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 547 | 537 |
| Pupils on roll | 547 | 537 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | 58% |
| Capacity filled | 72% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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.priory.dudley.sch.uk | www.wrens-nest.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wrens Nest Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 10.4).
- •Wrens Nest Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 43%).
- •Wrens Nest Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Priory Primary School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 537.
- •Priory Primary School is a academy school while Wrens Nest 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 Priory Primary School better than Wrens Nest Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wrens Nest Primary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 10.4 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 Priory Primary School and Wrens Nest Primary School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Primary School: 547. Wrens Nest Primary School: 537. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Primary School and Wrens Nest Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Priory Primary School is 1618th of 1,690 and Wrens Nest Primary School is 1097th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).