Aqueduct Primary Academy vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aqueduct Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
255 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Aqueduct Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1048 of 1,690 | #1573 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10253 of 15,697 | #14847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 255 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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.aqueductprimary.co.uk | www.stmarysmadeley.taw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aqueduct Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.5 vs 13.7).
- •Aqueduct Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 48%).
- •Aqueduct Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Aqueduct Primary Academy is the larger school with 255 students compared with 180.
- •Aqueduct Primary Academy is a academy school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Aqueduct Primary Academy better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Aqueduct Primary Academy ranks higher (39.5 vs 13.7 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 Aqueduct Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aqueduct Primary Academy: 255. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aqueduct Primary Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Aqueduct Primary Academy is 1048th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1573rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).