John Masefield High School vs Ledbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 963 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Masefield High School
Ledbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
849 students
Ledbury Primary School
Ledbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
420 students
| Measure | John Masefield High School Ledbury, West Midlands | Ledbury Primary School Ledbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 493 | #773 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2017 of 4,090 | #7691 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 849 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 849 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Ledbury | Ledbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jmhs.hereford.sch.uk | www.ledbury.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ledbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 49.0).
- •John Masefield High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 420.
- •John Masefield High School is a academy school while Ledbury 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 Masefield High School better than Ledbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ledbury Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 49.0 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 Masefield High School and Ledbury Primary School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Ledbury and Ledbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Masefield High School: 849. Ledbury Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Masefield High School and Ledbury Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John Masefield High School is 189th of 493 and Ledbury Primary School is 773rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).