Mordiford CofE Primary School vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mordiford CofE Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
84 students
| Measure | Mordiford CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | St Mary's CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #575 of 1,690 | #1465 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5963 of 15,697 | #13792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 190 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | mordifordceprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stmarys.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mordiford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.4 vs 21.3).
- •Mordiford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 31%).
- •Mordiford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Mordiford CofE Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 84.
- •Mordiford CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's 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 Mordiford CofE Primary School better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mordiford CofE Primary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 21.3 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 Mordiford CofE Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mordiford CofE Primary School: 190. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mordiford CofE Primary School and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mordiford CofE Primary School is 575th of 1,690 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1465th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).