Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School vs Much Birch CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
49 students
Much Birch CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | Much Birch CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #540 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #5544 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 49 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 49 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 77.8% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | littledewchurchschool.org.uk/ | www.much-birch.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Much Birch CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 58.7).
- •Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 64%).
- •Much Birch CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Much Birch CofE Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 49.
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 Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School better than Much Birch CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Much Birch CofE Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 58.7 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 Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School and Much Birch CofE Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School: 49. Much Birch CofE Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School and Much Birch CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School is unranked and Much Birch CofE Primary School is 540th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).