Belvidere Primary School vs Glenmead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
263 students
Glenmead Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
263 students
| Measure | Belvidere Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Glenmead Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1044 of 1,690 | #1098 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10192 of 15,697 | #10732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 263 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 45.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 62.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| 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 | Shrewsbury | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.belvidere-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.glenmead.bham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belvidere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 37.4).
- •Glenmead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 44%).
- •Glenmead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
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 Belvidere Primary School better than Glenmead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belvidere Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 37.4 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 Belvidere Primary School and Glenmead Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere Primary School: 263. Glenmead Primary School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere Primary School and Glenmead Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere Primary School is 1044th of 1,690 and Glenmead Primary School is 1098th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).