Belvidere School vs Prestfelde School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 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
Prestfelde School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
283 students
| Measure | Belvidere School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Prestfelde School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #316 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2837 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 830 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 830 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.prestfelde.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Belvidere School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 283.
- •Belvidere School is a academy 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 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 School and Prestfelde School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere School: 830. Prestfelde School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere School and Prestfelde School rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere School is 316th of 493 and Prestfelde School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).