St Mary's RC High School vs St Paul's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's RC High School
Hereford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
745 students
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Hereford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
| Measure | St Mary's RC High School Hereford, West Midlands | St Paul's CofE Primary School Hereford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 493 | #634 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #504 of 4,090 | #6425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 745 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 745 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 110.4% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.73 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hereford | Hereford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.st-maryshigh.hereford.sch.uk | www.stpaulsprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's RC High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 57.2).
- •St Mary's RC High School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 396.
- •St Mary's RC High School is a local authority school while St Paul'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 St Mary's RC High School better than St Paul's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's RC High School ranks higher (83.0 vs 57.2 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 RC High School and St Paul's CofE Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hereford and Hereford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's RC High School: 745. St Paul's CofE Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's RC High School and St Paul's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's RC High School is 37th of 493 and St Paul's CofE Primary School is 634th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).