Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery vs Newtown CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery
Ellesmere · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
66 students
Newtown CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
| Measure | Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery Ellesmere, West Midlands | Newtown CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #858 of 1,690 | #1405 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8514 of 15,697 | #13294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 66 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 86 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.9% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | Ellesmere | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cockshuttcofeprimary.org.uk | www.newtowncofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.6 vs 24.4).
- •Newtown CofE Primary School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 66.
- •Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Newtown 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 Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery better than Newtown CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (47.6 vs 24.4 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 Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery and Newtown CofE Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery: 66. Newtown CofE Primary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery and Newtown CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Cockshutt CofE Primary School and Nursery is 858th of 1,690 and Newtown CofE Primary School is 1405th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).