Belvidere Primary School vs Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
| Measure | Belvidere Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1044 of 1,690 | #1195 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10192 of 15,697 | #11553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 263 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.blessededwardcampion.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Belvidere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.8 vs 33.4).
- •Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 44%).
- •Belvidere Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Belvidere Primary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 194.
- •Belvidere Primary School is a local authority school while Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery 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 Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Belvidere Primary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 33.4 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 Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
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. Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere Primary School and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere Primary School is 1044th of 1,690 and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 1195th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).