Temple Herdewyke Primary School vs The Dassett CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Temple Herdewyke Primary School
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
107 students
The Dassett CofE Primary School
Southam · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Temple Herdewyke Primary School Southam, West Midlands | The Dassett CofE Primary School Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1167 of 1,690 | #543 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11279 of 15,697 | #5550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 107 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 31% |
| 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 | Southam | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.templeherdewykeprimary.co.uk/ | www.thedassettprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Dassett CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 34.8).
- •The Dassett CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 57%).
- •The Dassett CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (31% vs 7%).
- •Temple Herdewyke Primary School is the larger school with 107 students compared with 102.
- •Temple Herdewyke Primary School is a academy school while The Dassett CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Temple Herdewyke Primary School better than The Dassett CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Dassett CofE Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 34.8 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 Temple Herdewyke Primary School and The Dassett CofE Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Southam and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Temple Herdewyke Primary School: 107. The Dassett CofE Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Temple Herdewyke Primary School and The Dassett CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Temple Herdewyke Primary School is 1167th of 1,690 and The Dassett CofE Primary School is 543rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).