Broadlands Primary School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 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 Paul's CofE Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | Broadlands Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1592 of 1,690 | #634 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14996 of 15,697 | #6425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.broadlands.hereford.sch.uk | www.stpaulsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 12.4).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 38%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Paul's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 164.
- •Broadlands Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Broadlands Primary School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's CofE Primary School ranks higher (57.2 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 Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadlands Primary School: 164. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadlands Primary School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Broadlands Primary School is 1592nd of 1,690 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 634th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).