Marlbrook Primary School vs The Hereford Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 311 m 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
The Hereford Church of England Academy
Hereford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
647 students
| Measure | Marlbrook Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | The Hereford Church of England Academy Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1311 of 1,690 | #376 of 493 |
| National rank | #12441 of 15,697 | #3215 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 578 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 578 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.marlbrookschool.com | www.theherefordacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Marlbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 24.5).
- •The Hereford Church of England Academy is the larger school with 647 students compared with 578.
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 The Hereford Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Marlbrook Primary School ranks higher (28.9 vs 24.5 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 Marlbrook Primary School and The Hereford Church of England Academy?
About 311 m in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlbrook Primary School: 578. The Hereford Church of England Academy: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlbrook Primary School and The Hereford Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Marlbrook Primary School is 1311th of 1,690 and The Hereford Church of England Academy is 376th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).