Clive CofE Primary School vs The Thomas Adams School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clive CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
93 students
The Thomas Adams School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,214 students
| Measure | Clive CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | The Thomas Adams School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #799 of 1,690 | #198 of 493 |
| National rank | #7987 of 15,697 | #2062 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 93 | 1,214 |
| Pupils on roll | 93 | 1,214 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.7% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.clivecofeprimaryschool.co.uk | www.thomasadams.net |
The verdict
- •Clive CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 48.1).
- •The Thomas Adams School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 93.
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 Clive CofE Primary School better than The Thomas Adams School?
On the Success Index (England), Clive CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 48.1 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 Clive CofE Primary School and The Thomas Adams School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clive CofE Primary School: 93. The Thomas Adams School: 1,214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clive CofE Primary School and The Thomas Adams School rank in West Midlands?
Clive CofE Primary School is 799th of 1,690 and The Thomas Adams School is 198th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).