Lugwardine Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 88 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lugwardine Primary Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
150 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam
Southam · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
150 students
| Measure | Lugwardine Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam Southam, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #875 of 1,690 | #1071 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8776 of 15,697 | #10448 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Southam |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lugwardine.hereford.sch.uk | www.mso.magnificat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lugwardine Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 38.6).
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 Lugwardine Primary Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam?
On the Success Index (England), Lugwardine Primary Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 38.6 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 Lugwardine Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Southam in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lugwardine Primary Academy: 150. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lugwardine Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam rank in West Midlands?
Lugwardine Primary Academy is 875th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam is 1071st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).