Russells Hall Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 14 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | Russells Hall Primary School Dudley, West Midlands | St Mary's Church of England Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1388 of 1,690 | #421 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13147 of 15,697 | #4503 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.russellshall.org.uk/ | www.stmarys-sellyoak.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 25.2).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 41%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
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 Russells Hall Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (66.9 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Russells Hall Primary School: 413. St Mary's Church of England Primary School: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Russells Hall Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Russells Hall Primary School is 1388th of 1,690 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School is 421st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).