Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shifnal · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
51 students
Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
362 students
| Measure | Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shifnal, West Midlands | Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1142 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #11047 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 51 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 51 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 52.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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 | Shifnal | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beckbury.shropshire.sch.uk | siralexanderflemingprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.9 vs 36.0).
- •Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 51.
- •Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Sir Alexander Fleming 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 Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (83.9 vs 36.0 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 Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 51. Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Beckbury Church of England Primary School and Nursery is unranked and Sir Alexander Fleming Primary School is 1142nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).