Belvidere School vs St Giles CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 253 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belvidere School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
830 students
St Giles CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
306 students
| Measure | Belvidere School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | St Giles CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 493 | #1403 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2837 of 4,090 | #13285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 830 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 830 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belvidere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 24.5).
- •Belvidere School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 306.
- •Belvidere School is a academy school while St Giles CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 St Giles CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belvidere School ranks higher (32.3 vs 24.5 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 St Giles CofE Primary School?
About 253 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere School: 830. St Giles CofE Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere School and St Giles CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere School is 316th of 493 and St Giles CofE Primary School is 1403rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).