Condover CofE Primary School vs Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Condover CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
129 students
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
| Measure | Condover CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #622 of 1,690 | #641 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6320 of 15,697 | #6481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 129 | 364 |
| Pupils on roll | 129 | 364 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.condoverschool.co.uk | www.meresideacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (57.7 vs 56.9).
- •Condover CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 67%).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 129.
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 Condover CofE Primary School better than Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
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 Condover CofE Primary School and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Condover CofE Primary School: 129. Mereside Church of England Primary Academy: 364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Condover CofE Primary School and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Condover CofE Primary School is 622nd of 1,690 and Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is 641st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).