Bredenbury Primary School vs Pencombe CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bredenbury Primary School
Bromyard · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
51 students
Pencombe CofE Primary School
Bromyard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
61 students
| Measure | Bredenbury Primary School Bromyard, West Midlands | Pencombe CofE Primary School Bromyard, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #316 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #3406 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 51 | 61 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 61 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Bromyard | Bromyard |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | pencombe.hmfa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 56.2).
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 78%).
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School is the larger school with 61 students compared with 51.
- •Bredenbury Primary School is a academy school while Pencombe CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Bredenbury Primary School better than Pencombe CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pencombe CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 56.2 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 Bredenbury Primary School and Pencombe CofE Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bromyard and Bromyard in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bredenbury Primary School: 51. Pencombe CofE Primary School: 61. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bredenbury Primary School and Pencombe CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bredenbury Primary School is unranked and Pencombe CofE Primary School is 316th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).