Bowbrook Primary School vs Radbrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowbrook Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
Radbrook Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
312 students
| Measure | Bowbrook Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Radbrook Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 1,690 | #1252 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2425 of 15,697 | #12015 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 118 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | bowbrookprimary.co.uk/ | www.radbrook.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 31.1).
- •Radbrook Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 118.
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 Bowbrook Primary School better than Radbrook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowbrook Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 31.1 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 Bowbrook Primary School and Radbrook Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowbrook Primary School: 118. Radbrook Primary School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowbrook Primary School and Radbrook Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bowbrook Primary School is 219th of 1,690 and Radbrook Primary School is 1252nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).