Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 584 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
St James' Church of England Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Hereford, West Midlands | St James' Church of England Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 493 | #386 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3374 of 4,090 | #4140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 682 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 682 | 219 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.stjamesceschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 22.2).
- •Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 219.
- •Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is a independent school while St James' Church of England Primary School 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 St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.7 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 St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 584 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. St James' Church of England Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is 402nd of 493 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 386th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).