Pencombe CofE Primary School vs St Michael's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.2 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
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
114 students
| Measure | Pencombe CofE Primary School Bromyard, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #316 of 1,690 | #242 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3406 of 15,697 | #2662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 61 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.9% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 11% |
| 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 | Bromyard | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | pencombe.hmfa.org.uk | www.st-michaels.hereford.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.0 vs 72.6).
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 78%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 9%).
- •St Michael's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 61.
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Michael's CofE 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pencombe CofE Primary School better than St Michael's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.0 vs 72.6 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 St Michael's CofE Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Bromyard and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pencombe CofE Primary School: 61. St Michael's CofE Primary School: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pencombe CofE Primary School and St Michael's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Pencombe CofE Primary School is 316th of 1,690 and St Michael's CofE Primary School is 242nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).