Belvidere School vs The Martin Wilson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 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
The Martin Wilson School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
| Measure | Belvidere School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | The Martin Wilson School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #316 of 493 | #1501 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2837 of 4,090 | #14286 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 830 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 830 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 70.1% |
| 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.martinwilsonprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Belvidere School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.3 vs 18.0).
- •Belvidere School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 164.
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 The Martin Wilson School?
On the Success Index (England), Belvidere School ranks higher (32.3 vs 18.0 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 The Martin Wilson School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belvidere School: 830. The Martin Wilson School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belvidere School and The Martin Wilson School rank in West Midlands?
Belvidere School is 316th of 493 and The Martin Wilson School is 1501st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).