Church Stretton School vs Longnor CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 7.0 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
Longnor CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
116 students
| Measure | Church Stretton School Church Stretton, West Midlands | Longnor CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #119 of 493 | #248 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1440 of 4,090 | #2745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 539 | 116 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 116 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 1% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Church Stretton | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.longnorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Longnor CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 60.8).
- •Church Stretton School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 116.
- •Church Stretton School is a academy school while Longnor CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Longnor CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Longnor CofE Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 60.8 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 Longnor CofE Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Church Stretton and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Stretton School: 539. Longnor CofE Primary School: 116. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Stretton School and Longnor CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Church Stretton School is 119th of 493 and Longnor CofE Primary School is 248th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).