Hodnet Primary School vs Lower Heath CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodnet Primary School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
193 students
Lower Heath CofE Primary School
Whitchurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
105 students
| Measure | Hodnet Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | Lower Heath CofE Primary School Whitchurch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #586 of 1,690 | #940 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6049 of 15,697 | #9276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 193 | 105 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 105 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Market Drayton | Whitchurch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hodnetschool.co.uk | www.lowerheath.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hodnet Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 44.0).
- •Hodnet Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 53%).
- •Lower Heath CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Hodnet Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 105.
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 Hodnet Primary School better than Lower Heath CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hodnet Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 44.0 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 Hodnet Primary School and Lower Heath CofE Primary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Whitchurch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hodnet Primary School: 193. Lower Heath CofE Primary School: 105. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hodnet Primary School and Lower Heath CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hodnet Primary School is 586th of 1,690 and Lower Heath CofE Primary School is 940th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).