Bowbrook Primary School vs St George's Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
St George's Junior School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
| Measure | Bowbrook Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | St George's Junior School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #219 of 1,690 | #487 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2425 of 15,697 | #5099 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 118 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.stgeorgesjunior.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bowbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 63.7).
- •St George's Junior School is the larger school with 354 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 St George's Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bowbrook Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 63.7 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 Bowbrook Primary School and St George's Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowbrook Primary School: 118. St George's Junior School: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowbrook Primary School and St George's Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Bowbrook Primary School is 219th of 1,690 and St George's Junior School is 487th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).