Hydesville Tower School vs Queen Mary's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 440 m 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
Queen Mary's High School
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
949 students
| Measure | Hydesville Tower School Walsall, West Midlands | Queen Mary's High School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 493 | #33 of 493 |
| National rank | #273 of 4,090 | #475 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 247 | 949 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 949 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.9% |
| Capacity filled | 64.2% | 110.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.5 | 73.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | 95.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.5% | 98.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | 7.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.8 |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hydesville.com | www.qmhs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hydesville Tower School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 83.9).
- •Queen Mary's High School is the larger school with 949 students compared with 247.
- •Hydesville Tower School is a independent school while Queen Mary's High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hydesville Tower School is co-educational and Queen Mary's High School is girls.
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 Queen Mary's High School?
On the Success Index (England), Hydesville Tower School ranks higher (89.7 vs 83.9 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 Hydesville Tower School and Queen Mary's High School?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hydesville Tower School: 247. Queen Mary's High School: 949. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hydesville Tower School and Queen Mary's High School rank in West Midlands?
Hydesville Tower School is 17th of 493 and Queen Mary's High School is 33rd of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).