Adcote School for Girls vs Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adcote School for Girls
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
178 students
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
| Measure | Adcote School for Girls Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 493 | #757 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1044 of 4,090 | #7545 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 178 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 127 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 86.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.4 | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.adcoteschool.co.uk | www.bictonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Adcote School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 52.0).
- •Adcote School for Girls is the larger school with 178 students compared with 127.
- •Adcote School for Girls is a independent school while Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Adcote School for Girls is girls and Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery is co-educational.
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 Adcote School for Girls better than Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Adcote School for Girls ranks higher (69.4 vs 52.0 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 Adcote School for Girls and Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adcote School for Girls: 178. Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adcote School for Girls and Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Adcote School for Girls is 84th of 493 and Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 757th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).