Clifford Primary School vs Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 10.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifford Primary School
Clifford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
63 students
| Measure | Clifford Primary School Clifford, West Midlands | Michaelchurch Escley Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #338 of 1,690 | #148 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3559 of 15,697 | #1801 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 63 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 63 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 112.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Clifford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.clifford.hereford.sch.uk | michaelchurchprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Michaelchurch Escley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.4 vs 71.8).
- •Clifford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 80%).
- •Michaelchurch Escley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Clifford Primary School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 63.
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 Clifford Primary School better than Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Michaelchurch Escley Primary School ranks higher (82.4 vs 71.8 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 Clifford Primary School and Michaelchurch Escley Primary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Clifford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clifford Primary School: 101. Michaelchurch Escley Primary School: 63. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clifford Primary School and Michaelchurch Escley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Clifford Primary School is 338th of 1,690 and Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is 148th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).