Abbey Park Primary School vs Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Park Primary School
Pershore · Local authority primary · Ages 2–12
289 students
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
54 students
| Measure | Abbey Park Primary School Pershore, West Midlands | Defford and Besford CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1372 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #12986 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–12 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 289 | 54 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 54 |
| Free school meals | 33.9% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 137.6% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Pershore | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeypark.worcs.sch.uk | www.deffordschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Defford and Besford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 26.0).
- •Abbey Park Primary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 54.
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 Abbey Park Primary School better than Defford and Besford CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Defford and Besford CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 26.0 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 Abbey Park Primary School and Defford and Besford CofE Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pershore and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Park Primary School: 289. Defford and Besford CofE Primary School: 54. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Park Primary School and Defford and Besford CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Park Primary School is 1372nd of 1,690 and Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).