Hillary Primary School vs Palfrey Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 816 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillary Primary School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
675 students
Palfrey Infant School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
310 students
| Measure | Hillary Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Palfrey Infant School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 1,690 | #1469 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14519 of 15,697 | #13827 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 675 | 310 |
| Pupils on roll | 675 | 310 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 86.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hillary.walsall.sch.uk | www.palfreyinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Palfrey Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.0 vs 16.4).
- •Hillary Primary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 310.
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 Hillary Primary School better than Palfrey Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Palfrey Infant School ranks higher (21.0 vs 16.4 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 Hillary Primary School and Palfrey Infant School?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillary Primary School: 675. Palfrey Infant School: 310. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillary Primary School and Palfrey Infant School rank in West Midlands?
Hillary Primary School is 1532nd of 1,690 and Palfrey Infant School is 1469th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).