Adcote School for Girls vs St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.8 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
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
| Measure | Adcote School for Girls Shrewsbury, West Midlands | St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #84 of 493 | #141 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1044 of 4,090 | #1704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 178 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 122 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 87.1% |
| 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.ruytonschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 69.4).
- •Adcote School for Girls is the larger school with 178 students compared with 122.
- •Adcote School for Girls is a independent school while St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Adcote School for Girls is girls and St John the Baptist 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 St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (83.1 vs 69.4 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 St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Adcote School for Girls: 178. St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Adcote School for Girls and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Adcote School for Girls is 84th of 493 and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 141st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).