Pencombe CofE Primary School vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.9 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 Peter's Primary School
Bromyard · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
201 students
| Measure | Pencombe CofE Primary School Bromyard, West Midlands | St Peter's Primary School Bromyard, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 1,690 | #661 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3406 of 15,697 | #6679 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 61 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 61 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 29.8% |
| Capacity filled | 108.9% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Bromyard |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | pencombe.hmfa.org.uk | www.st-peters.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 56.1).
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 77%).
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •St Peter's Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 61.
- •Pencombe CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Peter's 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 Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pencombe CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 56.1 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 St Peter's Primary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Bromyard and Bromyard in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pencombe CofE Primary School: 61. St Peter's Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pencombe CofE Primary School and St Peter's Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Pencombe CofE Primary School is 316th of 1,690 and St Peter's Primary School is 661st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).