Holly Grove Primary Academy vs Norton Canes High 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.
Holly Grove Primary Academy
Burntwood · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
293 students
Norton Canes High School
Cannock · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
400 students
| Measure | Holly Grove Primary Academy Burntwood, West Midlands | Norton Canes High School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 1,690 | #450 of 493 |
| National rank | #4738 of 15,697 | #3832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 293 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 293 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 40.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 55.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 15.2 |
| town | Burntwood | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hollygroveschool.co.uk/ | www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holly Grove Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.6 vs 14.2).
- •Norton Canes High School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 293.
- •Holly Grove Primary Academy is a academy school while Norton Canes High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Holly Grove Primary Academy better than Norton Canes High School?
On the Success Index (England), Holly Grove Primary Academy ranks higher (65.6 vs 14.2 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 Holly Grove Primary Academy and Norton Canes High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Burntwood and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Grove Primary Academy: 293. Norton Canes High School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Grove Primary Academy and Norton Canes High School rank in West Midlands?
Holly Grove Primary Academy is 449th of 1,690 and Norton Canes High School is 450th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).