Ellesmere College vs Newtown CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 7.8 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
Newtown CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
| Measure | Ellesmere College Ellesmere, West Midlands | Newtown CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #457 of 493 | #1405 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3865 of 4,090 | #13294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 432 | 86 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 86 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.6% | 61.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellesmere.com | www.newtowncofeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newtown CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.4 vs 13.4).
- •Ellesmere College is the larger school with 432 students compared with 86.
- •Ellesmere College is a independent school while Newtown CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Newtown CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown CofE Primary School ranks higher (24.4 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 Newtown CofE Primary School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere College: 432. Newtown CofE Primary School: 86. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere College and Newtown CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ellesmere College is 457th of 493 and Newtown CofE Primary School is 1405th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).