St Mark's CofE Primary School vs The Crestwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Brierley Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
336 students
The Crestwood School
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students
| Measure | St Mark's CofE Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands | The Crestwood School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1258 of 1,690 | #378 of 493 |
| National rank | #12049 of 15,697 | #3225 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 336 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brierley Hill | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.crestwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 24.3).
- •The Crestwood School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 336.
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Crestwood 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 Mark's CofE Primary School better than The Crestwood School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 24.3 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 Mark's CofE Primary School and The Crestwood School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brierley Hill and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mark's CofE Primary School: 336. The Crestwood School: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's CofE Primary School and The Crestwood School rank in West Midlands?
St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1258th of 1,690 and The Crestwood School is 378th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).