Bablake School vs Shrewsbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bablake School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
848 students
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–18
848 students
| Measure | Bablake School Coventry, West Midlands | Shrewsbury School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 493 | #409 of 493 |
| National rank | #3373 of 4,090 | #3451 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 12–18 |
| Students | 848 | 848 |
| Pupils on roll | 848 | 848 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.7 | 23.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.63 | 1.13 |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | 43.1 |
| town | Coventry | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bablake.com | www.shrewsbury.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bablake School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 21.2).
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 Bablake School better than Shrewsbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Bablake School ranks higher (22.2 vs 21.2 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 Bablake School and Shrewsbury School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bablake School: 848. Shrewsbury School: 848. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bablake School and Shrewsbury School rank in West Midlands?
Bablake School is 401st of 493 and Shrewsbury School is 409th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).