Hartshill Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartshill Academy
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
988 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
Atherstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Hartshill Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy Atherstone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #307 of 493 | #482 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2772 of 4,090 | #5061 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 988 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 988 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Atherstone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hartshillacademy.org.uk/ | www.stbenedictsonline.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 33.4).
- •Hartshill Academy is the larger school with 988 students compared with 187.
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 Hartshill Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy ranks higher (63.9 vs 33.4 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 Hartshill Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Atherstone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hartshill Academy: 988. St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hartshill Academy and St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hartshill Academy is 307th of 493 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy is 482nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).