Coleham Primary School vs Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleham Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
431 students
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
| Measure | Coleham Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,690 | #649 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,697 | #6559 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 461 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 461 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 109.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colehamprimary.co.uk | www.meolebraceceprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Coleham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 56.6).
- •Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 461 students compared with 431.
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 Coleham Primary School better than Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Coleham Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 56.6 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 Coleham Primary School and Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleham Primary School: 431. Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleham Primary School and Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Coleham Primary School is 217th of 1,690 and Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 649th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).