Marlbrook Primary School vs Much Birch CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlbrook Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
578 students
Much Birch CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
176 students
| Measure | Marlbrook Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | Much Birch CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1311 of 1,690 | #540 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12441 of 15,697 | #5544 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 578 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 578 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.marlbrookschool.com | www.much-birch.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Much Birch CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.5 vs 28.9).
- •Marlbrook Primary School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 176.
- •Marlbrook Primary School is a academy school while Much Birch CofE 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 Marlbrook Primary School better than Much Birch CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Much Birch CofE Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 28.9 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 Marlbrook Primary School and Much Birch CofE Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlbrook Primary School: 578. Much Birch CofE Primary School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlbrook Primary School and Much Birch CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Marlbrook Primary School is 1311th of 1,690 and Much Birch CofE Primary School is 540th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).