Hanley Castle High School vs Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanley Castle High School
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,142 students
Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hanley Swan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
| Measure | Hanley Castle High School Worcester, West Midlands | Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School Hanley Swan, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 493 | #373 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1182 of 4,090 | #4028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,142 | 115 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,142 | 115 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| 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 | Worcester | Hanley Swan |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.hanleyswanprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 66.4).
- •Hanley Castle High School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 115.
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 Hanley Castle High School better than Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 66.4 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 Hanley Castle High School and Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Hanley Swan in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanley Castle High School: 1,142. Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School: 115. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanley Castle High School and Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hanley Castle High School is 92nd of 493 and Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School is 373rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).