Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School vs Wrekin College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 73 km 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
Wrekin College
Telford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
671 students
| Measure | Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Hereford, West Midlands | Wrekin College Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 493 | #466 of 493 |
| National rank | #3374 of 4,090 | #3904 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 682 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 682 | 671 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 15.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 1.34 |
| A level points per entry | 36.7 | 33.5 |
| town | Hereford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.herefordcs.com | www.wrekincollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 11.9).
- •Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 671.
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 Wrekin College?
On the Success Index (England), Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School ranks higher (22.2 vs 11.9 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 Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School and Wrekin College?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School: 682. Wrekin College: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School and Wrekin College rank in West Midlands?
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School is 402nd of 493 and Wrekin College is 466th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).