Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School vs The Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
Market Drayton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
75 students
The Grove School
Market Drayton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
856 students
| Measure | Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | The Grove School Market Drayton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #753 of 1,690 | #350 of 493 |
| National rank | #7515 of 15,697 | #3059 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 75 | 856 |
| Pupils on roll | 75 | 856 |
| Free school meals | 9.9% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.8 |
| town | Market Drayton | Market Drayton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nortoninhalesschool.org | groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 28.1).
- •The Grove School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 75.
- •Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Grove School 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 Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School better than The Grove School?
On the Success Index (England), Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 28.1 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 Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School and The Grove School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Market Drayton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School: 75. The Grove School: 856. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School and The Grove School rank in West Midlands?
Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School is 753rd of 1,690 and The Grove School is 350th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).