Cheslyn Hay Academy vs Glenthorne Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheslyn Hay Academy
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,279 students
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
269 students
| Measure | Cheslyn Hay Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Glenthorne Community Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 493 | #919 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2231 of 4,090 | #9108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,279 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,279 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cheslynhayacademy.org.uk/ | www.glenthorne.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (44.9 vs 44.8).
- •Cheslyn Hay Academy is the larger school with 1,279 students compared with 269.
- •Cheslyn Hay Academy is a academy school while Glenthorne Community 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 Cheslyn Hay Academy better than Glenthorne Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cheslyn Hay Academy and Glenthorne Community Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheslyn Hay Academy: 1,279. Glenthorne Community Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheslyn Hay Academy and Glenthorne Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cheslyn Hay Academy is 219th of 493 and Glenthorne Community Primary School is 919th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).