Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy vs John Taylor Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
342 students
John Taylor Free School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,315 students
| Measure | Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #788 of 1,690 | #151 of 493 |
| National rank | #7842 of 15,697 | #1699 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 342 | 1,315 |
| Pupils on roll | 342 | 1,315 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 84.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.45 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.henhurstridgeacademy.org | www.johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Taylor Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 50.6).
- •John Taylor Free School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 342.
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 Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy better than John Taylor Free School?
On the Success Index (England), John Taylor Free School ranks higher (55.3 vs 50.6 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 Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy and John Taylor Free School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy: 342. John Taylor Free School: 1,315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy and John Taylor Free School rank in West Midlands?
Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy is 788th of 1,690 and John Taylor Free School is 151st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).