Arrow Valley First School vs Church Hill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrow Valley First School
Redditch · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
137 students
Church Hill Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
388 students
| Measure | Arrow Valley First School Redditch, West Midlands | Church Hill Middle School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1262 of 1,690 | #289 of 493 |
| National rank | #12057 of 15,697 | #2641 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 137 | 388 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 388 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 36.1% |
| Capacity filled | 58.5% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Redditch | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arrowvalleyfirstschool.co.uk | www.churchhillschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Church Hill Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 30.8).
- •Church Hill Middle School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 137.
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 Arrow Valley First School better than Church Hill Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Hill Middle School ranks higher (36.2 vs 30.8 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 Arrow Valley First School and Church Hill Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Redditch and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arrow Valley First School: 137. Church Hill Middle School: 388. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arrow Valley First School and Church Hill Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Arrow Valley First School is 1262nd of 1,690 and Church Hill Middle School is 289th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).