Much Birch CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hereford, West Midlands HR2 8HL · Herefordshire, County of
#540 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#5544 of 15,697 nationally
About Much Birch CofE Primary School
Much Birch CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Hereford, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 176 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 61.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 540th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 176; capacity filled 83.8%.
There are 53 schools in Hereford; Much Birch CofE Primary School ranks 21st of 51 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Much Birch CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 176
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 83.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Much Birch CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Steiner Academy Hereford
Hereford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
345 students · 2.0 km away
Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
49 students · 3.3 km away
King's Caple Primary Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
26 students · 6.6 km away
St Weonard's Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
38 students · 6.6 km away
The Hereford Church of England Academy
Hereford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
647 students · 7.1 km away
Marlbrook Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
578 students · 7.3 km away
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students · 7.9 km away
St Martin's Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
304 students · 8.1 km away
Riverside Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
631 students · 8.2 km away
Clehonger CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
86 students · 8.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Harvington CofE First School
Evesham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–10
176 students
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
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176 students
Orleton CofE Primary School
Ludlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
175 students
Sedgeberrow CofE First School
Evesham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–10
177 students
Kitwell Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
Madley Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Much Birch CofE Primary School a good school?
Much Birch CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #540 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Much Birch CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Much Birch CofE Primary School ranks #540 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #5544 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Much Birch CofE Primary School?
Much Birch CofE Primary School had 176 students in 2025.
Is Much Birch CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Much Birch CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Much Birch CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Much Birch CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.