Clayton Hall Academy vs Studley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Hall Academy
Newcastle-under-Lyme · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
828 students
Studley High School
Studley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
829 students
| Measure | Clayton Hall Academy Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands | Studley High School Studley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 493 | #141 of 493 |
| National rank | #1637 of 4,090 | #1610 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 828 | 829 |
| Pupils on roll | 828 | 829 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.7% | 39.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 3.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Studley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.claytonhallacademy.org/ | studleyhighschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.7 vs 57.5).
- •Studley High School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 828.
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 Clayton Hall Academy better than Studley High 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 Clayton Hall Academy and Studley High School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Newcastle-under-Lyme and Studley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clayton Hall Academy: 828. Studley High School: 829. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clayton Hall Academy and Studley High School rank in West Midlands?
Clayton Hall Academy is 143rd of 493 and Studley High School is 141st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).