Broadlands Primary School vs St Mary's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadlands Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
St Mary's RC High School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
| Measure | Broadlands Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | St Mary's RC High School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1592 of 1,690 | #37 of 493 |
| National rank | #14996 of 15,697 | #504 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 164 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 745 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.broadlands.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 12.4).
- •St Mary's RC High School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 164.
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 Broadlands Primary 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 12.4 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 Broadlands Primary School and St Mary's RC High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadlands Primary School: 164. St Mary's RC High School: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadlands Primary School and St Mary's RC High School rank in West Midlands?
Broadlands Primary School is 1592nd of 1,690 and St Mary's RC High School is 37th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).