Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Oxon CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
127 students
Oxon CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
425 students
| Measure | Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Oxon CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #757 of 1,690 | #428 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7545 of 15,697 | #4572 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 127 | 425 |
| Pupils on roll | 127 | 425 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.bictonschool.org.uk/ | www.oxon.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Oxon CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 52.0).
- •Oxon CofE Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 127.
- •Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Oxon 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 Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Oxon CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oxon CofE Primary School ranks higher (66.5 vs 52.0 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 Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Oxon CofE Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 127. Oxon CofE Primary School: 425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Oxon CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bicton Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 757th of 1,690 and Oxon CofE Primary School is 428th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).