St Mark's CofE Primary School vs Woodside Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 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
Woodside Primary School and Nursery
Dudley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
501 students
| Measure | St Mark's CofE Primary School Brierley Hill, West Midlands | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1258 of 1,690 | #1600 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12049 of 15,697 | #15063 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 336 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 41.7% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.9% | 119.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Brierley Hill | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-marks.dudley.sch.uk/ | www.woodside.dudley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.9 vs 11.9).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 28%).
- •Woodside Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Woodside Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 501 students compared with 336.
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Woodside Primary School and Nursery 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 Woodside Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 11.9 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 Woodside Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.6 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. Woodside Primary School and Nursery: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mark's CofE Primary School and Woodside Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1258th of 1,690 and Woodside Primary School and Nursery is 1600th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).