Buildwas Academy vs Christ Church Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buildwas Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
54 students
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
132 students
| Measure | Buildwas Academy Telford, West Midlands | Christ Church Church of England Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #505 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #5266 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 54 | 132 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 132 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 51.4% | 125.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| 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 | Telford | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.buildwasacademy.com | christchurchcressage.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Christ Church Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 11.2).
- •Christ Church Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 54.
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 Buildwas Academy better than Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ Church Church of England Primary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 11.2 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 Buildwas Academy and Christ Church Church of England Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Telford and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buildwas Academy: 54. Christ Church Church of England Primary School: 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buildwas Academy and Christ Church Church of England Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Buildwas Academy is unranked and Christ Church Church of England Primary School is 505th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).