Hearsall Community Academy vs King Henry VIII School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hearsall Community Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
King Henry VIII School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
721 students
| Measure | Hearsall Community Academy Coventry, West Midlands | King Henry VIII School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1535 of 1,690 | #418 of 493 |
| National rank | #14577 of 15,697 | #3559 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 433 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.9 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | hearsallacademy.org/ | www.kinghenrys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Henry VIII School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 15.9).
- •King Henry VIII School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 433.
- •Hearsall Community Academy is a academy school while King Henry VIII School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hearsall Community Academy better than King Henry VIII School?
On the Success Index (England), King Henry VIII School ranks higher (19.8 vs 15.9 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 Hearsall Community Academy and King Henry VIII School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hearsall Community Academy: 433. King Henry VIII School: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hearsall Community Academy and King Henry VIII School rank in West Midlands?
Hearsall Community Academy is 1535th of 1,690 and King Henry VIII School is 418th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).