Our Lady's RC Primary School vs St James' Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
St James' Church of England Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Our Lady's RC Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | St James' Church of England Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1042 of 1,690 | #386 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10175 of 15,697 | #4140 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 181 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 17% |
| 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.our-ladys.hereford.sch.uk | www.stjamesceschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 39.9).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 60%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 3%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 181.
- •Our Lady's RC Primary School is a local authority school while St James' Church of England Primary School is a academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady's RC Primary School better than St James' Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 39.9 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 Our Lady's RC Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's RC Primary School: 181. St James' Church of England Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's RC Primary School and St James' Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady's RC Primary School is 1042nd of 1,690 and St James' Church of England Primary School is 386th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).