Concord College vs William Brookes School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord College
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
536 students
William Brookes School
Much Wenlock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
748 students
| Measure | Concord College Shrewsbury, West Midlands | William Brookes School Much Wenlock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 493 | #281 of 493 |
| National rank | #3303 of 4,090 | #2570 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–20 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 536 | 748 |
| Pupils on roll | 536 | 748 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 80.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.5 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 37.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | 0.06 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | 52.4 | 21.0 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Much Wenlock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.concordcollegeuk.com/ | williambrookes.com/ |
The verdict
- •William Brookes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.8 vs 23.2).
- •William Brookes School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 536.
- •Concord College is a independent school while William Brookes School is a academy 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 Concord College better than William Brookes School?
On the Success Index (England), William Brookes School ranks higher (37.8 vs 23.2 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 Concord College and William Brookes School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Much Wenlock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Concord College: 536. William Brookes School: 748. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Concord College and William Brookes School rank in West Midlands?
Concord College is 392nd of 493 and William Brookes School is 281st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).