Hillary Primary School vs Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School
Wednesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students
| Measure | Hillary Primary School Walsall, West Midlands | Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 1,690 | #338 of 493 |
| National rank | #14519 of 15,697 | #2974 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 675 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 675 | 807 |
| Free school meals | 41.8% | 43.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.0 |
| town | Walsall | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hillary.walsall.sch.uk | www.stuart-bathurst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 16.4).
- •Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 675.
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 Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School ranks higher (29.7 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 Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillary Primary School: 675. Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillary Primary School and Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School rank in West Midlands?
Hillary Primary School is 1532nd of 1,690 and Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School is 338th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).