Pelsall Village School vs Ryders Hayes School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 730 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelsall Village School
Walsall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
259 students
Ryders Hayes School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
463 students
| Measure | Pelsall Village School Walsall, West Midlands | Ryders Hayes School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1660 of 1,690 | #986 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15533 of 15,697 | #9698 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 259 | 463 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 463 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pelsallvillage.co.uk | www.ryders-hayes.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryders Hayes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.1 vs 6.4).
- •Ryders Hayes School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 18%).
- •Ryders Hayes School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Ryders Hayes School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 259.
- •Pelsall Village School is a local authority school while Ryders Hayes 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 Pelsall Village School better than Ryders Hayes School?
On the Success Index (England), Ryders Hayes School ranks higher (42.1 vs 6.4 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 Pelsall Village School and Ryders Hayes School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pelsall Village School: 259. Ryders Hayes School: 463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pelsall Village School and Ryders Hayes School rank in West Midlands?
Pelsall Village School is 1660th of 1,690 and Ryders Hayes School is 986th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).