Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery vs St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery
Montgomery · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
| Measure | Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery Montgomery, West Midlands | St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1416 of 1,690 | #1290 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13363 of 15,697 | #12297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 104 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 4.4% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 123.8% | 74.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 22% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Montgomery | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shf.shropshire.sch.uk | www.hanwood.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 24.0).
- •St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 22%).
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 Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery better than St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School ranks higher (29.6 vs 24.0 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 Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery and St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery: 104. St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery and St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Chirbury CofE VC Primary School & Busy Bees Nursery is 1416th of 1,690 and St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School is 1290th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).