Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School vs Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 544 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School
Hereford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
682 students
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
| Measure | Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Hereford, West Midlands | Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 493 | #1029 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3374 of 4,090 | #10083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 682 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 682 | 507 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 82.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.herefordcs.com | www.lordscudamore.hmfa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lord Scudamore Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 22.2).
- •Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 507.
- •Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is a independent school while Lord Scudamore Primary Academy 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 Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School better than Lord Scudamore Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Lord Scudamore Primary Academy ranks higher (40.3 vs 22.2 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 Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School and Lord Scudamore Primary Academy?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School: 682. Lord Scudamore Primary Academy: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School and Lord Scudamore Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is 402nd of 493 and Lord Scudamore Primary Academy is 1029th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).