Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery vs John Masefield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
164 students
John Masefield High School
Ledbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
849 students
| Measure | Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery Malvern, West Midlands | John Masefield High School Ledbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1335 of 1,690 | #189 of 493 |
| National rank | #12706 of 15,697 | #2017 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 164 | 849 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 849 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Malvern | Ledbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colwallceprimary.co.uk/ | www.jmhs.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Masefield High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 27.5).
- •John Masefield High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 164.
- •Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while John Masefield High 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 Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery better than John Masefield High School?
On the Success Index (England), John Masefield High School ranks higher (49.0 vs 27.5 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 Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery and John Masefield High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Ledbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery: 164. John Masefield High School: 849. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery and John Masefield High School rank in West Midlands?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1335th of 1,690 and John Masefield High School is 189th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).