Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy vs Glenthorne Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 995 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
Glenthorne Community Primary School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
269 students
| Measure | Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Glenthorne Community Primary School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,690 | #919 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6111 of 15,697 | #9108 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 453 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 85.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cheslynhay-primary.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.glenthorne.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 44.8).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 66%).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 269.
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary 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 Primary Academy better than Glenthorne Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy ranks higher (58.7 vs 44.8 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 Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy and Glenthorne Community Primary School?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy: 453. Glenthorne Community Primary School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy and Glenthorne Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is 594th of 1,690 and Glenthorne Community Primary School is 919th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).