Bowbrook Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shrewsbury, West Midlands SY5 8PY · Shropshire
#219 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#2425 of 15,697 nationally
About Bowbrook Primary School
Bowbrook Primary School is a academy primary located in Shrewsbury, in the Shropshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 118 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 219th of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 118; capacity filled 50%.
There are 58 schools in Shrewsbury; Bowbrook Primary School ranks 8th of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)10.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bowbrook Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 118
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 50%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Bowbrook Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Oxon CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
425 students · 1.2 km away
Radbrook Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
312 students · 1.2 km away
Woodfield Infant School & Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
283 students · 1.5 km away
St George's Junior School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students · 1.5 km away
The Priory School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
852 students · 1.8 km away
Meole Brace School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,316 students · 2.0 km away
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–18
848 students · 2.1 km away
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–20
309 students · 2.5 km away
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students · 2.5 km away
St Winefride's RC Independent School
Shrewsbury · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
104 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Stottesdon CofE Primary School
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
118 students
Christ Church CofE First School
Stone · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
120 students
Moreton Morrell CofE Primary School
Warwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School
Henley-in-Arden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
121 students
Alveley Primary School
Bridgnorth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hanley Swan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
115 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bowbrook Primary School a good school?
Bowbrook Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #219 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bowbrook Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bowbrook Primary School ranks #219 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #2425 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bowbrook Primary School?
Bowbrook Primary School had 118 students in 2025.
Is Bowbrook Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bowbrook Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Bowbrook Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bowbrook Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.