Boney Hay Primary Academy vs Gentleshaw Primary Academy
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.
Boney Hay Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
220 students
Gentleshaw Primary Academy
Rugeley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Boney Hay Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands | Gentleshaw Primary Academy Rugeley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1293 of 1,690 | #372 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12323 of 15,697 | #4025 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 220 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 4.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 143.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Burntwood | Rugeley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.boneyhayschool.co.uk/ | www.gentleshaw-squirrel.com |
The verdict
- •Gentleshaw Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 29.4).
- •Gentleshaw Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 52%).
- •Boney Hay Primary Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 201.
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 Boney Hay Primary Academy better than Gentleshaw Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Gentleshaw Primary Academy ranks higher (69.3 vs 29.4 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 Boney Hay Primary Academy and Gentleshaw Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burntwood and Rugeley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boney Hay Primary Academy: 220. Gentleshaw Primary Academy: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boney Hay Primary Academy and Gentleshaw Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Boney Hay Primary Academy is 1293rd of 1,690 and Gentleshaw Primary Academy is 372nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).