John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy vs Walford Nursery & Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy
Ross-on-Wye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,274 students
Walford Nursery & Primary School
Ross-on-Wye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
182 students
| Measure | John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands | Walford Nursery & Primary School Ross-on-Wye, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #110 of 493 | #40 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1315 of 4,090 | #435 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,274 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,274 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | – |
| town | Ross-on-Wye | Ross-on-Wye |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jkhs.org.uk/ | www.walfordprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walford Nursery & Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.7 vs 63.6).
- •John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 182.
- •John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is a academy school while Walford Nursery & 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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy better than Walford Nursery & Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walford Nursery & Primary School ranks higher (93.7 vs 63.6 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 John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy and Walford Nursery & Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ross-on-Wye and Ross-on-Wye in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy: 1,274. Walford Nursery & Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy and Walford Nursery & Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy is 110th of 493 and Walford Nursery & Primary School is 40th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).