Church Stretton School vs Concord College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Stretton School
Church Stretton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
Concord College
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
536 students
| Measure | Church Stretton School Church Stretton, West Midlands | Concord College Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 493 | #392 of 493 |
| National rank | #1440 of 4,090 | #3303 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 12–20 |
| Students | 539 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 536 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 85.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 24.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 0.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 52.4 |
| town | Church Stretton | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.concordcollegeuk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Church Stretton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 23.2).
- •Church Stretton School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 536.
- •Church Stretton School is a academy school while Concord College is a independent 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 Church Stretton School better than Concord College?
On the Success Index (England), Church Stretton School ranks higher (60.8 vs 23.2 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 Church Stretton School and Concord College?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Church Stretton and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Stretton School: 539. Concord College: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Stretton School and Concord College rank in West Midlands?
Church Stretton School is 119th of 493 and Concord College is 392nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).