Ellesmere Primary School vs Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellesmere Primary School
Ellesmere · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
239 students
| Measure | Ellesmere Primary School Ellesmere, West Midlands | Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #911 of 1,690 | #1299 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9071 of 15,697 | #12360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 378 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 75.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Ellesmere | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ellesmereprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.whittingtonschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ellesmere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 29.3).
- •Ellesmere Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 52%).
- •Ellesmere Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Ellesmere Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 239.
- •Ellesmere Primary School is a academy school while Whittington CofE (VA) 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 Primary School better than Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ellesmere Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 29.3 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 Primary School and Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Ellesmere and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ellesmere Primary School: 378. Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ellesmere Primary School and Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ellesmere Primary School is 911th of 1,690 and Whittington CofE (VA) Primary School is 1299th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).