Bishops Castle Primary School vs The Community College, Bishop's Castle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 661 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishops Castle Primary School
Bishops Castle · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Bishops Castle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
507 students
| Measure | Bishops Castle Primary School Bishops Castle, West Midlands | The Community College, Bishop's Castle Bishops Castle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1353 of 1,690 | #172 of 493 |
| National rank | #12847 of 15,697 | #1865 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 128 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bishops Castle | Bishops Castle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopscastle-pri.shropshire.sch.uk/ | ccbcshropshire.com |
The verdict
- •The Community College, Bishop's Castle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 26.8).
- •The Community College, Bishop's Castle is the larger school with 507 students compared with 128.
- •Bishops Castle Primary School is a academy school while The Community College, Bishop's Castle 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 Bishops Castle Primary School better than The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
On the Success Index (England), The Community College, Bishop's Castle ranks higher (52.3 vs 26.8 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 Bishops Castle Primary School and The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Bishops Castle and Bishops Castle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishops Castle Primary School: 128. The Community College, Bishop's Castle: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishops Castle Primary School and The Community College, Bishop's Castle rank in West Midlands?
Bishops Castle Primary School is 1353rd of 1,690 and The Community College, Bishop's Castle is 172nd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).