Marden Primary Academy vs St Michael's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marden Primary Academy
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
| Measure | Marden Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #667 of 1,690 | #242 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6741 of 15,697 | #2662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| 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 | marden.hmfa.org.uk | www.st-michaels.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 55.8).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Marden Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 97.
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 Marden Primary Academy better than St Michael's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 55.8 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 Marden Primary Academy and St Michael's CofE Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marden Primary Academy: 97. St Michael's CofE Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marden Primary Academy and St Michael's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Marden Primary Academy is 667th of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE Primary School is 242nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).