Lugwardine Primary Academy vs Withington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.4 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
Withington Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
69 students
| Measure | Lugwardine Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands | Withington Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #875 of 1,690 | #1591 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8776 of 15,697 | #14994 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lugwardine.hereford.sch.uk | www.withington.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lugwardine Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 12.5).
- •Lugwardine Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 21%).
- •Lugwardine Primary Academy is the larger school with 150 students compared with 69.
- •Lugwardine Primary Academy is a academy school while Withington 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 Lugwardine Primary Academy better than Withington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lugwardine Primary Academy ranks higher (46.5 vs 12.5 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 Withington Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lugwardine Primary Academy: 150. Withington Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lugwardine Primary Academy and Withington Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lugwardine Primary Academy is 875th of 1,690 and Withington Primary School is 1591st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).