Hanley Castle High School vs Welland Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.8 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
Welland Primary School
Malvern · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
134 students
| Measure | Hanley Castle High School Worcester, West Midlands | Welland Primary School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #92 of 493 | #299 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1182 of 4,090 | #3279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,142 | 134 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,142 | 134 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.wellandprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Welland Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.4 vs 66.4).
- •Hanley Castle High School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 134.
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 Welland Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Welland Primary School ranks higher (73.4 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 Welland Primary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanley Castle High School: 1,142. Welland Primary School: 134. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanley Castle High School and Welland Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hanley Castle High School is 92nd of 493 and Welland Primary School is 299th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).