Coleham Primary School vs Shrewsbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 946 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 School
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–18
848 students
| Measure | Coleham Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Shrewsbury School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,690 | #409 of 493 |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,697 | #3451 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 12–18 |
| Students | 431 | 848 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 848 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 23.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.1 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colehamprimary.co.uk | www.shrewsbury.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Coleham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 21.2).
- •Shrewsbury School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 431.
- •Coleham Primary School is a academy school while Shrewsbury 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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Coleham Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 21.2 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 School?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleham Primary School: 431. Shrewsbury School: 848. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleham Primary School and Shrewsbury School rank in West Midlands?
Coleham Primary School is 217th of 1,690 and Shrewsbury School is 409th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).