Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy vs Longford Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km 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
Longford Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
265 students
| Measure | Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Longford Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #594 of 1,690 | #1194 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6111 of 15,697 | #11535 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 108.1% | 64% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 12% |
| 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 | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cheslynhay-primary.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.longford.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 33.5).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 51%).
- •Longford Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is the larger school with 453 students compared with 265.
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 Longford Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy ranks higher (58.7 vs 33.5 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 Longford Primary Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy: 453. Longford Primary Academy: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy and Longford Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy is 594th of 1,690 and Longford Primary Academy is 1194th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).