Coleham Primary School vs St Winefride's RC Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 490 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
St Winefride's RC Independent School
Shrewsbury · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
104 students
| Measure | Coleham Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | St Winefride's RC Independent School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #217 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #2407 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 431 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.6% | 63% |
| 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.stwinefrides.com |
The verdict
- •Coleham Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 104.
- •Coleham Primary School is a academy school while St Winefride's RC Independent 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 St Winefride's RC Independent School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coleham Primary School and St Winefride's RC Independent School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleham Primary School: 431. St Winefride's RC Independent School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleham Primary School and St Winefride's RC Independent School rank in West Midlands?
Coleham Primary School is 217th of 1,690 and St Winefride's RC Independent School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).