Hurst Green Primary School vs Perryfields Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurst Green Primary School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
420 students
Perryfields Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
682 students
| Measure | Hurst Green Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands | Perryfields Academy Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #849 of 1,690 | #269 of 493 |
| National rank | #8426 of 15,697 | #2512 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 420 | 682 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 682 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 38.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 56.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halesowen | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hurstgreen-dudley.co.uk/ | perryfieldsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hurst Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 38.9).
- •Perryfields Academy is the larger school with 682 students compared with 420.
- •Hurst Green Primary School is a local authority school while Perryfields Academy 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 Hurst Green Primary School better than Perryfields Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Green Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 38.9 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 Hurst Green Primary School and Perryfields Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Halesowen and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Green Primary School: 420. Perryfields Academy: 682. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Green Primary School and Perryfields Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hurst Green Primary School is 849th of 1,690 and Perryfields Academy is 269th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).