Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) vs Corvedale CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 9.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided)
Ludlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
81 students
Corvedale CofE Primary School
Craven Arms · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
83 students
| Measure | Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) Ludlow, West Midlands | Corvedale CofE Primary School Craven Arms, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #741 of 1,690 | #994 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7421 of 15,697 | #9764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 81 | 83 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 83 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Ludlow | Craven Arms |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bitterleyschool.co.uk | www.corvedaleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 41.7).
- •Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Corvedale CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Corvedale CofE Primary School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 81.
- •Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) is a academy school while Corvedale 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 Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) better than Corvedale CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) ranks higher (52.6 vs 41.7 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 Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) and Corvedale CofE Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Ludlow and Craven Arms in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided): 81. Corvedale CofE Primary School: 83. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) and Corvedale CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bitterley CofE Primary School (Aided) is 741st of 1,690 and Corvedale CofE Primary School is 994th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).