Highfields Primary School vs Hurst Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
403 students
Hurst Green Primary School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | Hurst Green Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1390 of 1,690 | #849 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13165 of 15,697 | #8426 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 403 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Rowley Regis | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highfields.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.hurstgreen-dudley.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hurst Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 25.1).
- •Hurst Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 58%).
- •Hurst Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Hurst Green Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 403.
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 Highfields Primary School better than Hurst Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Green Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 25.1 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 Highfields Primary School and Hurst Green Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 403. Hurst Green Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Hurst Green Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Highfields Primary School is 1390th of 1,690 and Hurst Green Primary School is 849th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).