Apley Wood Primary Academy vs St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Apley Wood Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1155 of 1,690 | #606 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11171 of 15,697 | #6213 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 407 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.apleywoodprimaryschool.org.uk | www.blessededwardcampion.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 35.3).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 53%).
- •Apley Wood Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Apley Wood Primary Academy is the larger school with 407 students compared with 227.
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 Apley Wood Primary Academy better than St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 35.3 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 Apley Wood Primary Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Apley Wood Primary Academy: 407. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Apley Wood Primary Academy and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Apley Wood Primary Academy is 1155th of 1,690 and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 606th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).