Hydesville Tower School vs Lucton School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hydesville Tower School
Walsall · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
247 students
Lucton School
Leominster · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
265 students
| Measure | Hydesville Tower School Walsall, West Midlands | Lucton School Leominster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 493 | #472 of 493 |
| National rank | #273 of 4,090 | #3955 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 0–19 |
| Students | 247 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 265 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.2% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.5 | 19.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | 1.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.2 |
| town | Walsall | Leominster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hydesville.com | www.luctonschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hydesville Tower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 10.1).
- •Lucton School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 247.
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 Hydesville Tower School better than Lucton School?
On the Success Index (England), Hydesville Tower School ranks higher (89.7 vs 10.1 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 Hydesville Tower School and Lucton School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Leominster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hydesville Tower School: 247. Lucton School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hydesville Tower School and Lucton School rank in West Midlands?
Hydesville Tower School is 17th of 493 and Lucton School is 472nd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).