Hurst Green Primary School vs Perryfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 978 m 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 Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Hurst Green Primary School Halesowen, West Midlands | Perryfields Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #849 of 1,690 | #1073 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8426 of 15,697 | #10464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Halesowen | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hurstgreen-dudley.co.uk/ | www.perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hurst Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 38.5).
- •Hurst Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 62%).
- •Perryfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Hurst Green Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 316.
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Green Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 38.5 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 Primary School?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Halesowen and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurst Green Primary School: 420. Perryfields Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurst Green Primary School and Perryfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hurst Green Primary School is 849th of 1,690 and Perryfields Primary School is 1073rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).