Cradley CofE Primary School vs Hidelow Grange School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradley CofE Primary School
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Hidelow Grange School
Acton Beauchamp · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
7 students
| Measure | Cradley CofE Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | Hidelow Grange School Acton Beauchamp, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #953 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #9364 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 73 | 7 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 7 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 35% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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 | Malvern | Acton Beauchamp |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cradleyschool.org.uk | branas.co.uk/education/hidelow-grange-school/ |
The verdict
- •Cradley CofE Primary School is the larger school with 73 students compared with 7.
- •Cradley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hidelow Grange School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cradley CofE Primary School is co-educational and Hidelow Grange School is boys.
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 Cradley CofE Primary School better than Hidelow Grange 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 Cradley CofE Primary School and Hidelow Grange School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Acton Beauchamp in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cradley CofE Primary School: 73. Hidelow Grange School: 7. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cradley CofE Primary School and Hidelow Grange School rank in West Midlands?
Cradley CofE Primary School is 953rd of 1,690 and Hidelow Grange School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).