Garway Primary School vs Much Birch CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 9.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garway Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Much Birch CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Garway Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | Much Birch CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #548 of 1,690 | #540 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5646 of 15,697 | #5544 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 88 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 8% |
| 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 | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.garwayprimaryschool.co.uk | www.much-birch.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.0 vs 61.5).
- •Much Birch CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 56%).
- •Garway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Much Birch CofE Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 88.
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 Garway Primary School better than Much Birch CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garway Primary School and Much Birch CofE Primary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garway Primary School: 88. Much Birch CofE Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garway Primary School and Much Birch CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Garway Primary School is 548th of 1,690 and Much Birch CofE Primary School is 540th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).