Holmer CofE Academy vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmer CofE Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Holmer CofE Academy Hereford, West Midlands | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #198 of 1,690 | #110 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2207 of 15,697 | #1319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holmerceacademy.co.uk | www.st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 79.6).
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 75%).
- •Holmer CofE Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •Holmer CofE Academy is the larger school with 417 students compared with 215.
- •Holmer CofE Academy is a academy school while St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a local authority 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 Holmer CofE Academy better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Xavier's Primary School ranks higher (85.8 vs 79.6 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 Holmer CofE Academy and St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmer CofE Academy: 417. St Francis Xavier's Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmer CofE Academy and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holmer CofE Academy is 198th of 1,690 and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is 110th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).