Heath Hayes Primary Academy vs Norton Canes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 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
Norton Canes High School
Cannock · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
400 students
| Measure | Heath Hayes Primary Academy Cannock, West Midlands | Norton Canes High School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #812 of 1,690 | #450 of 493 |
| National rank | #8054 of 15,697 | #3832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 15.2 |
| town | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.heathhayesacademy.co.uk | www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heath Hayes Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 14.2).
- •Norton Canes High School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 203.
- •Heath Hayes Primary Academy is a academy school while Norton Canes High 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 Norton Canes High School?
On the Success Index (England), Heath Hayes Primary Academy ranks higher (49.7 vs 14.2 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 Norton Canes High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Hayes Primary Academy: 203. Norton Canes High School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Hayes Primary Academy and Norton Canes High School rank in West Midlands?
Heath Hayes Primary Academy is 812th of 1,690 and Norton Canes High School is 450th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).