Russells Hall Primary School vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
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.
Russells Hall Primary School
Dudley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
| Measure | Russells Hall Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | St Mark's CofE Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1388 of 1,690 | #1258 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13147 of 15,697 | #12049 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 413 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 41.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 67.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Brierley Hill |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.russellshall.org.uk/ | www.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 25.2).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 41%).
- •Russells Hall Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Russells Hall Primary School is the larger school with 413 students compared with 336.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Russells Hall Primary School better than St Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 25.2 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 Russells Hall Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Brierley Hill in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Russells Hall Primary School: 413. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Russells Hall Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Russells Hall Primary School is 1388th of 1,690 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1258th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).