Acorns Primary School vs Marden Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 78 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acorns Primary School
Shipston-on-Stour · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
97 students
Marden Primary Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
| Measure | Acorns Primary School Shipston-on-Stour, West Midlands | Marden Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1261 of 1,690 | #667 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12055 of 15,697 | #6741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 97 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 81.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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 | Shipston-on-Stour | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.acornsprimary.co.uk/ | marden.hmfa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marden Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 30.8).
- •Marden Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 55%).
- •Marden Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
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 Acorns Primary School better than Marden Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Primary Academy ranks higher (55.8 vs 30.8 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 Acorns Primary School and Marden Primary Academy?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Shipston-on-Stour and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acorns Primary School: 97. Marden Primary Academy: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acorns Primary School and Marden Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Acorns Primary School is 1261st of 1,690 and Marden Primary Academy is 667th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).