St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Whitecross Hereford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
Whitecross Hereford
Hereford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
942 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands | Whitecross Hereford Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1085 of 1,690 | #124 of 493 |
| National rank | #10574 of 15,697 | #1470 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 144 | 942 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 942 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 104.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.credenhill.hereford.sch.uk | www.whitecross.hereford.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whitecross Hereford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 38.1).
- •Whitecross Hereford is the larger school with 942 students compared with 144.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Whitecross Hereford 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Whitecross Hereford?
On the Success Index (England), Whitecross Hereford ranks higher (60.3 vs 38.1 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School and Whitecross Hereford?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 144. Whitecross Hereford: 942. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Whitecross Hereford rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1085th of 1,690 and Whitecross Hereford is 124th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).