Belvidere School vs Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
830 students
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
| Measure | Belvidere School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 493 | #641 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2837 of 4,090 | #6481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 830 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 830 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.belvidereschool.co.uk | www.meresideacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 32.3).
- •Belvidere School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 364.
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 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 32.3 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 School and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere School: 830. Mereside Church of England Primary Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere School and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere School is 316th of 493 and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is 641st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).