New Invention Infant School vs Pool Hayes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Invention Infant School
Willenhall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
320 students
Pool Hayes Academy
Willenhall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,162 students
| Measure | New Invention Infant School Willenhall, West Midlands | Pool Hayes Academy Willenhall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #708 of 1,690 | #421 of 493 |
| National rank | #7103 of 15,697 | #3584 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 320 | 1,162 |
| Pupils on roll | 320 | 1,162 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 43.4% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.8 |
| town | Willenhall | Willenhall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.invention-i.walsall.sch.uk | www.poolhayes.attrust.org.uk |
The verdict
- •New Invention Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 19.5).
- •Pool Hayes Academy is the larger school with 1,162 students compared with 320.
- •New Invention Infant School is a local authority school while Pool Hayes 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 New Invention Infant School better than Pool Hayes Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Invention Infant School ranks higher (54.0 vs 19.5 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 New Invention Infant School and Pool Hayes Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Willenhall and Willenhall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Invention Infant School: 320. Pool Hayes Academy: 1,162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Invention Infant School and Pool Hayes Academy rank in West Midlands?
New Invention Infant School is 708th of 1,690 and Pool Hayes Academy is 421st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).