Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School vs Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School
Market Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
206 students
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
Market Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
75 students
| Measure | Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #353 of 1,690 | #753 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3746 of 15,697 | #7515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 206 | 75 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 75 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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 | Market Drayton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hugomeynell.co.uk | www.nortoninhalesschool.org |
The verdict
- •Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 52.2).
- •Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 56%).
- •Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 75.
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 Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School better than Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 52.2 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 Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Market Drayton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School: 206. Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School: 75. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School is 353rd of 1,690 and Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School is 753rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).