Hearsall Community Academy vs Spon Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 769 m 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
Spon Gate Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
| Measure | Hearsall Community Academy Coventry, West Midlands | Spon Gate Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1535 of 1,690 | #1616 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14577 of 15,697 | #15208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 433 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 34% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | hearsallacademy.org/ | www.spongate-coventry.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hearsall Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.9 vs 10.5).
- •Spon Gate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 34%).
- •Hearsall Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Hearsall Community Academy is the larger school with 433 students compared with 224.
- •Hearsall Community Academy is a academy school while Spon Gate Primary School is a local authority 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 Spon Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hearsall Community Academy ranks higher (15.9 vs 10.5 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 Spon Gate Primary School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hearsall Community Academy: 433. Spon Gate Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hearsall Community Academy and Spon Gate Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hearsall Community Academy is 1535th of 1,690 and Spon Gate Primary School is 1616th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).