Heath Hayes Primary Academy vs Jerome Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Hayes Primary Academy
Cannock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
Jerome Primary School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
| Measure | Heath Hayes Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands | Jerome Primary School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #812 of 1,690 | #237 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8054 of 15,697 | #2599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.heathhayesacademy.co.uk | www.jerome.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Jerome Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 49.7).
- •Jerome Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 61%).
- •Heath Hayes Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Jerome Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 203.
- •Heath Hayes Primary Academy is a academy school while Jerome 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 Heath Hayes Primary Academy better than Jerome Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Jerome Primary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 49.7 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 Heath Hayes Primary Academy and Jerome Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Hayes Primary Academy: 203. Jerome Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Hayes Primary Academy and Jerome Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Heath Hayes Primary Academy is 812th of 1,690 and Jerome Primary School is 237th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).