Bridgtown Primary School vs Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
| Measure | Bridgtown Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #830 of 1,690 | #594 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8262 of 15,697 | #6111 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 328 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.5% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Cannock | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bridgtown.staffs.sch.uk | www.cheslynhay-primary.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 48.8).
- •Bridgtown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 71%).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 328.
- •Bridgtown Primary School is a local authority school while Cheslyn Hay Primary 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 Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy ranks higher (58.7 vs 48.8 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 Bridgtown Primary School and Cheslyn Hay Primary 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 Primary Academy: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bridgtown Primary School and Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bridgtown Primary School is 830th of 1,690 and Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is 594th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).