John Masefield High School vs The Elms School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.1 km 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
The Elms School
Malvern · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
156 students
| Measure | John Masefield High School Ledbury, West Midlands | The Elms School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #189 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2017 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 849 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 849 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jmhs.hereford.sch.uk | www.elmsschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Masefield High School is the larger school with 849 students compared with 156.
- •John Masefield High School is a academy school while The Elms School is a independent 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 The Elms School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Masefield High School and The Elms School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Ledbury and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Masefield High School: 849. The Elms School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Masefield High School and The Elms School rank in West Midlands?
John Masefield High School is 189th of 493 and The Elms School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).