Hanley Castle High School vs St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 110 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
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,143 students
| Measure | Hanley Castle High School Worcester, West Midlands | St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 493 | #290 of 493 |
| National rank | #1182 of 4,090 | #2647 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,142 | 1,143 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,142 | 1,143 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.4% | 63.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | 3.94 |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | 27.9 |
| town | Worcester | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.stmargaretward.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hanley Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 36.1).
- •St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 1,142.
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 St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hanley Castle High School ranks higher (66.4 vs 36.1 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 Hanley Castle High School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanley Castle High School: 1,142. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy: 1,143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanley Castle High School and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hanley Castle High School is 92nd of 493 and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is 290th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).