Heathfields Infant Academy vs The Wilnecote School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 377 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfields Infant Academy
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
199 students
The Wilnecote School
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
961 students
| Measure | Heathfields Infant Academy Tamworth, West Midlands | The Wilnecote School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #393 of 1,690 | #315 of 493 |
| National rank | #4223 of 15,697 | #2836 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 961 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 961 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hiwj.fierte.org | www.thewilnecoteschool.com |
The verdict
- •Heathfields Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 32.4).
- •The Wilnecote School is the larger school with 961 students compared with 199.
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 Heathfields Infant Academy better than The Wilnecote School?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfields Infant Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 32.4 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 Heathfields Infant Academy and The Wilnecote School?
About 377 m in a straight line, between Tamworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfields Infant Academy: 199. The Wilnecote School: 961. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfields Infant Academy and The Wilnecote School rank in West Midlands?
Heathfields Infant Academy is 393rd of 1,690 and The Wilnecote School is 315th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).