Pencombe CofE Primary School vs Queen Elizabeth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pencombe CofE Primary School
Bromyard · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
61 students
Queen Elizabeth High School
Bromyard · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
421 students
| Measure | Pencombe CofE Primary School Bromyard, West Midlands | Queen Elizabeth High School Bromyard, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 1,690 | #246 of 493 |
| National rank | #3406 of 15,697 | #2401 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 61 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.9% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bromyard | Bromyard |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | pencombe.hmfa.org.uk | www.qehs.co/ |
The verdict
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 41.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth High School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 61.
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Queen Elizabeth High 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pencombe CofE Primary School better than Queen Elizabeth High School?
On the Success Index (England), Pencombe CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 41.1 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 Pencombe CofE Primary School and Queen Elizabeth High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bromyard and Bromyard in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pencombe CofE Primary School: 61. Queen Elizabeth High School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pencombe CofE Primary School and Queen Elizabeth High School rank in West Midlands?
Pencombe CofE Primary School is 316th of 1,690 and Queen Elizabeth High School is 246th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).