Bridgtown Primary School vs Cheslyn Hay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgtown Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,279 students
| Measure | Bridgtown Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | Cheslyn Hay Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #830 of 1,690 | #219 of 493 |
| National rank | #8262 of 15,697 | #2231 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 328 | 1,279 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 1,279 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Cannock | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk | www.cheslynhayacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bridgtown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 44.9).
- •Cheslyn Hay Academy is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 328.
- •Bridgtown Primary School is a local authority school while Cheslyn Hay Academy 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 Bridgtown Primary School better than Cheslyn Hay Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bridgtown Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 44.9 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 Bridgtown Primary School and Cheslyn Hay Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bridgtown Primary School: 328. Cheslyn Hay Academy: 1,279. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgtown Primary School and Cheslyn Hay Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bridgtown Primary School is 830th of 1,690 and Cheslyn Hay Academy is 219th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).