Five Ways Primary School vs Hazel Slade Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Ways Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
597 students
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
| Measure | Five Ways Primary School Cannock, West Midlands | Hazel Slade Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1305 of 1,690 | #1295 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12412 of 15,697 | #12330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 597 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 597 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fiveways-primary-school.org.uk/ | www.hazelsladeprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.0 vs 29.4).
- •Hazel Slade Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 52%).
- •Five Ways Primary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 199.
- •Five Ways Primary School is a local authority school while Hazel Slade Primary Academy is a academy 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 Five Ways Primary School better than Hazel Slade Primary Academy?
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 Five Ways Primary School and Hazel Slade Primary Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Ways Primary School: 597. Hazel Slade Primary Academy: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Ways Primary School and Hazel Slade Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Five Ways Primary School is 1305th of 1,690 and Hazel Slade Primary Academy is 1295th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).