St. Dominic's Grammar School vs St Paul's CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Dominic's Grammar School
Stafford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
329 students
St Paul's CofE First School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
139 students
| Measure | St. Dominic's Grammar School Stafford, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #47 of 493 | #175 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #634 of 4,090 | #2053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 329 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 139 |
| Free school meals | – | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.0 | – |
| town | Stafford | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stdominicsgrammarschool.co.uk | www.stpaulsfirstcoven.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 79.5).
- •St. Dominic's Grammar School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 139.
- •St. Dominic's Grammar School is a independent school while St Paul's CofE First School is a academy 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 St. Dominic's Grammar School better than St Paul's CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE First School ranks higher (80.7 vs 79.5 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 St. Dominic's Grammar School and St Paul's CofE First School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Dominic's Grammar School: 329. St Paul's CofE First School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Dominic's Grammar School and St Paul's CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
St. Dominic's Grammar School is 47th of 493 and St Paul's CofE First School is 175th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).