Norton Canes High School vs Perton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Canes High School
Cannock · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
400 students
Perton Middle School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
399 students
| Measure | Norton Canes High School Cannock, West Midlands | Perton Middle School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 493 | #259 of 493 |
| National rank | #3832 of 4,090 | #2463 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 400 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 55.2% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 37.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | – |
| A level points per entry | 15.2 | – |
| town | Cannock | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/ | www.pertonmiddle.com/ |
The verdict
- •Perton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 14.2).
- •Norton Canes High School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 399.
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 Norton Canes High School better than Perton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Perton Middle School ranks higher (39.9 vs 14.2 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 Norton Canes High School and Perton Middle School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton Canes High School: 400. Perton Middle School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton Canes High School and Perton Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Norton Canes High School is 450th of 493 and Perton Middle School is 259th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).