Ellesmere College vs Ellesmere Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere College
Ellesmere · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
432 students
Ellesmere Primary School
Ellesmere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
| Measure | Ellesmere College Ellesmere, West Midlands | Ellesmere Primary School Ellesmere, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 493 | #911 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3865 of 4,090 | #9071 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 432 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 378 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Ellesmere | Ellesmere |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellesmere.com | www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ellesmere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 13.4).
- •Ellesmere College is the larger school with 432 students compared with 378.
- •Ellesmere College is a independent school while Ellesmere Primary 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 Ellesmere College better than Ellesmere Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellesmere Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 13.4 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 Ellesmere College and Ellesmere Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Ellesmere in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere College: 432. Ellesmere Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere College and Ellesmere Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ellesmere College is 457th of 493 and Ellesmere Primary School is 911th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).