Hampton Dene Primary School vs The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 375 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Dene Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
278 students
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,089 students
| Measure | Hampton Dene Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #409 of 1,690 | #113 of 493 |
| National rank | #4367 of 15,697 | #1347 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 278 | 1,089 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 1,089 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 132.4% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hamptondeneschool.co.uk | www.bhbs.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hampton Dene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.5 vs 62.9).
- •The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 278.
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 Hampton Dene Primary School better than The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
On the Success Index (England), Hampton Dene Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 62.9 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 Hampton Dene Primary School and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School?
About 375 m in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hampton Dene Primary School: 278. The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School: 1,089. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hampton Dene Primary School and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School rank in West Midlands?
Hampton Dene Primary School is 409th of 1,690 and The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School is 113th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).