Marden Primary Academy vs Sutton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.0 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
Sutton Primary Academy
HEREFORD · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
208 students
| Measure | Marden Primary Academy Hereford, West Midlands | Sutton Primary Academy HEREFORD, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 1,690 | #852 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6741 of 15,697 | #8475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | marden.hmfa.org.uk | www.sutton.hmfa.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Marden Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 47.8).
- •Sutton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 63%).
- •Marden Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Sutton Primary Academy is the larger school with 208 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 Sutton Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Primary Academy ranks higher (55.8 vs 47.8 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 Sutton Primary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hereford and HEREFORD in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marden Primary Academy: 97. Sutton Primary Academy: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marden Primary Academy and Sutton Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Marden Primary Academy is 667th of 1,690 and Sutton Primary Academy is 852nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).