Holyhead Primary Academy vs Kings Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyhead Primary Academy
Wednesbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
Kings Hill Primary School
Wednesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
459 students
| Measure | Holyhead Primary Academy Wednesbury, West Midlands | Kings Hill Primary School Wednesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1011 of 1,690 | #582 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9944 of 15,697 | #6031 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 261 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Wednesbury | Wednesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holyheadprimary.academy | www.kings-hill.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kings Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 40.9).
- •Kings Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 60%).
- •Holyhead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Kings Hill Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 261.
- •Holyhead Primary Academy is a academy school while Kings Hill Primary 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 Holyhead Primary Academy better than Kings Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Hill Primary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 40.9 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 Holyhead Primary Academy and Kings Hill Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wednesbury and Wednesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holyhead Primary Academy: 261. Kings Hill Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holyhead Primary Academy and Kings Hill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holyhead Primary Academy is 1011th of 1,690 and Kings Hill Primary School is 582nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).