Eckington CofE First School vs Overbury CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eckington CofE First School
Pershore · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
88 students
Overbury CofE First School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–10
81 students
| Measure | Eckington CofE First School Pershore, West Midlands | Overbury CofE First School Tewkesbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #93 of 1,690 | #6 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1125 of 15,697 | #54 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–10 | Ages 5–10 |
| Students | 88 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Pershore | Tewkesbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.eckingtonfirstschool.co.uk | www.overbury.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overbury CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.8 vs 87.3).
- •Eckington CofE First School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 81.
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 Eckington CofE First School better than Overbury CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), Overbury CofE First School ranks higher (98.8 vs 87.3 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 Eckington CofE First School and Overbury CofE First School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Pershore and Tewkesbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eckington CofE First School: 88. Overbury CofE First School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eckington CofE First School and Overbury CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Eckington CofE First School is 93rd of 1,690 and Overbury CofE First School is 6th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).