Hurley Primary School vs Wood End Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurley Primary School
Atherstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
Wood End Primary School
Atherstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students
| Measure | Hurley Primary School Atherstone, West Midlands | Wood End Primary School Atherstone, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1580 of 1,690 | #1284 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14889 of 15,697 | #12196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 191 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 191 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Atherstone | Atherstone |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hurleyschool.co.uk | www.wood-end-primaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wood End Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.1 vs 13.3).
- •Wood End Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 38%).
- •Wood End Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Hurley Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 175.
- •Hurley Primary School is a local authority school while Wood End Primary School is a academy 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 Hurley Primary School better than Wood End Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wood End Primary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 13.3 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 Hurley Primary School and Wood End Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Atherstone and Atherstone in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurley Primary School: 191. Wood End Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurley Primary School and Wood End Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hurley Primary School is 1580th of 1,690 and Wood End Primary School is 1284th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).