Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery vs Malvern Wells CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 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
Malvern Wells CofE Primary School
Malvern Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery Malvern, West Midlands | Malvern Wells CofE Primary School Malvern Wells, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1335 of 1,690 | #1060 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12706 of 15,697 | #10372 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| 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 | Malvern Wells |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colwallceprimary.co.uk/ | www.malvern-wells.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Malvern Wells CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.9 vs 27.5).
- •Malvern Wells CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 45%).
- •Malvern Wells CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 164 students compared with 94.
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 Malvern Wells CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern Wells CofE Primary School ranks higher (38.9 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 Malvern Wells CofE Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern Wells in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery: 164. Malvern Wells CofE Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery and Malvern Wells CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1335th of 1,690 and Malvern Wells CofE Primary School is 1060th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).