Cheslyn Hay Academy vs Prince Henry's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 63 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
Prince Henry's High School
Evesham · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,282 students
| Measure | Cheslyn Hay Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Prince Henry's High School Evesham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 493 | #134 of 493 |
| National rank | #2231 of 4,090 | #1573 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 1,279 | 1,282 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,279 | 1,282 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | 41.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.3% | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.50 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | 33.0 |
| town | Walsall | Evesham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cheslynhayacademy.org.uk/ | www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Prince Henry's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 44.9).
- •Prince Henry's High School is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 1,279.
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 Prince Henry's High School?
On the Success Index (England), Prince Henry's High School ranks higher (58.2 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 Cheslyn Hay Academy and Prince Henry's High School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Evesham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheslyn Hay Academy: 1,279. Prince Henry's High School: 1,282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheslyn Hay Academy and Prince Henry's High School rank in West Midlands?
Cheslyn Hay Academy is 219th of 493 and Prince Henry's High School is 134th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).