Barrow 1618 CofE Free School vs Much Wenlock Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School
Broseley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
93 students
Much Wenlock Primary School
Much Wenlock · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
171 students
| Measure | Barrow 1618 CofE Free School Broseley, West Midlands | Much Wenlock Primary School Much Wenlock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 1,690 | #522 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3021 of 15,697 | #5362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 93 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Broseley | Much Wenlock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | barrow1618school.co.uk | muchwenlockprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Barrow 1618 CofE Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.8 vs 62.3).
- •Barrow 1618 CofE Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 66%).
- •Much Wenlock Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Much Wenlock Primary School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 93.
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 Barrow 1618 CofE Free School better than Much Wenlock Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow 1618 CofE Free School ranks higher (74.8 vs 62.3 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 Barrow 1618 CofE Free School and Much Wenlock Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Broseley and Much Wenlock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School: 93. Much Wenlock Primary School: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow 1618 CofE Free School and Much Wenlock Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Barrow 1618 CofE Free School is 271st of 1,690 and Much Wenlock Primary School is 522nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).