Coleham Primary School vs Shrewsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 647 m 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
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–20
309 students
| Measure | Coleham Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Shrewsbury High School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,690 | #25 of 493 |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,697 | #367 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–20 |
| Students | 431 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 42.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 65.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 95.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.5 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colehamprimary.co.uk | www.shrewsburyhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shrewsbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.8 vs 78.3).
- •Coleham Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 309.
- •Coleham Primary School is a academy school while Shrewsbury High School 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 Coleham Primary School better than Shrewsbury High School?
On the Success Index (England), Shrewsbury High School ranks higher (86.8 vs 78.3 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 Shrewsbury High School?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleham Primary School: 431. Shrewsbury High School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleham Primary School and Shrewsbury High School rank in West Midlands?
Coleham Primary School is 217th of 1,690 and Shrewsbury High School is 25th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).