Aylestone School vs St Mary's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aylestone School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
443 students
St Mary's RC High School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
| Measure | Aylestone School Hereford, West Midlands | St Mary's RC High School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #366 of 493 | #37 of 493 |
| National rank | #3175 of 4,090 | #504 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 443 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 745 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.2% | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.3% | 79.9% |
| EBacc average points | 2.99 | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aylestone.hereford.sch.uk | www.st-maryshigh.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 25.3).
- •St Mary's RC High School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 443.
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 Aylestone School better than St Mary's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 25.3 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 Aylestone School and St Mary's RC High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aylestone School: 443. St Mary's RC High School: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aylestone School and St Mary's RC High School rank in West Midlands?
Aylestone School is 366th of 493 and St Mary's RC High School is 37th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).