Belvidere Primary School vs Prestfelde School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Prestfelde School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
283 students
| Measure | Belvidere Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Prestfelde School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1044 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #10192 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 263 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 11% | – |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| 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 | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.belvidere-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.prestfelde.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Prestfelde School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 263.
- •Belvidere Primary School is a local authority school while Prestfelde School is a independent 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 Prestfelde School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Belvidere Primary School and Prestfelde School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere Primary School: 263. Prestfelde School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere Primary School and Prestfelde School rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere Primary School is 1044th of 1,690 and Prestfelde School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).