Lugwardine Primary Academy vs St Mary's RC High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 982 m 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 RC High School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
| Measure | Lugwardine Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands | St Mary's RC High School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #875 of 1,690 | #37 of 493 |
| National rank | #8776 of 15,697 | #504 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 150 | 745 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 745 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 110.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lugwardine.hereford.sch.uk | www.st-maryshigh.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 46.5).
- •St Mary's RC High School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 150.
- •Lugwardine Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's RC High 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 Lugwardine Primary Academy better than St Mary's RC High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 46.5 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 RC High School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lugwardine Primary Academy: 150. St Mary's RC High School: 745. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lugwardine Primary Academy and St Mary's RC High School rank in West Midlands?
Lugwardine Primary Academy is 875th of 1,690 and St Mary's RC High School is 37th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).