Belvidere Primary School vs Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
| Measure | Belvidere Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1044 of 1,690 | #641 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10192 of 15,697 | #6481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 263 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| 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 | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.belvidere-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.meresideacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 39.8).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 44%).
- •Belvidere Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 263.
- •Belvidere Primary School is a local authority school while Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is a academy 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 Belvidere Primary School better than Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mereside Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 39.8 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 Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere Primary School: 263. Mereside Church of England Primary Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere Primary School and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere Primary School is 1044th of 1,690 and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is 641st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).