Adcote School for Girls vs Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 60 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
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Stourbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
174 students
| Measure | Adcote School for Girls Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 493 | #484 of 493 |
| National rank | #1044 of 4,090 | #4031 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 178 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 174 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 58% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 14.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | 13.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 36.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 0.94 |
| A level points per entry | 42.4 | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.adcoteschool.co.uk | www.elmfield.com |
The verdict
- •Adcote School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 6.2).
- •Adcote School for Girls is the larger school with 178 students compared with 174.
- •Adcote School for Girls is girls and Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 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 Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited?
On the Success Index (England), Adcote School for Girls ranks higher (69.4 vs 6.2 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 Adcote School for Girls and Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adcote School for Girls: 178. Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adcote School for Girls and Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited rank in West Midlands?
Adcote School for Girls is 84th of 493 and Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is 484th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).