Garway Primary School vs The Steiner Academy Hereford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 8.6 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
The Steiner Academy Hereford
Hereford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
345 students
| Measure | Garway Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | The Steiner Academy Hereford Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #548 of 1,690 | #256 of 493 |
| National rank | #5646 of 15,697 | #2456 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 88 | 345 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 345 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 4% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 64% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.garwayprimaryschool.co.uk | www.steineracademyhereford.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Garway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.0 vs 40.1).
- •Garway Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 4%).
- •Garway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •The Steiner Academy Hereford is the larger school with 345 students compared with 88.
- •Garway Primary School is a local authority school while The Steiner Academy Hereford 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 Garway Primary School better than The Steiner Academy Hereford?
On the Success Index (England), Garway Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 40.1 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 Garway Primary School and The Steiner Academy Hereford?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Garway Primary School: 88. The Steiner Academy Hereford: 345. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Garway Primary School and The Steiner Academy Hereford rank in West Midlands?
Garway Primary School is 548th of 1,690 and The Steiner Academy Hereford is 256th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).