Great Malvern Primary School vs Hanley Castle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Malvern Primary School
Malvern · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
Hanley Castle High School
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,142 students
| Measure | Great Malvern Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | Hanley Castle High School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1667 of 1,690 | #92 of 493 |
| National rank | #15595 of 15,697 | #1182 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 325 | 1,142 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 1,142 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 113.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.0 |
| town | Malvern | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.greatmalvern.org.uk | www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hanley Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 5.1).
- •Hanley Castle High School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 325.
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 Great Malvern Primary School better than Hanley Castle High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hanley Castle High School ranks higher (66.4 vs 5.1 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 Great Malvern Primary School and Hanley Castle High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Malvern Primary School: 325. Hanley Castle High School: 1,142. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Malvern Primary School and Hanley Castle High School rank in West Midlands?
Great Malvern Primary School is 1667th of 1,690 and Hanley Castle High School is 92nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).