Castlemorton Church of England Primary School vs Pendock CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
Malvern · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
92 students
Pendock CofE Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
58 students
| Measure | Castlemorton Church of England Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | Pendock CofE Primary School Gloucester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #729 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #7285 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 92 | 58 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 58 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 14% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Malvern | Gloucester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlemortonprimaryschool.co.uk | www.pendockprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Castlemorton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 15.5).
- •Castlemorton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 14%).
- •Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 58.
- •Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Pendock 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 Castlemorton Church of England Primary School better than Pendock CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Castlemorton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 15.5 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 Castlemorton Church of England Primary School and Pendock CofE Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Gloucester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School: 92. Pendock CofE Primary School: 58. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlemorton Church of England Primary School and Pendock CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is 729th of 1,690 and Pendock CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).