Ercall Wood Academy vs Short Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 545 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ercall Wood Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
971 students
Short Wood Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | Ercall Wood Academy Telford, West Midlands | Short Wood Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #236 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #2329 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 971 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | – |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80.9% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ercallwood.lct.education/ | www.shortwoodprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
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 Ercall Wood Academy better than Short Wood Primary School?
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 Ercall Wood Academy and Short Wood Primary School?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
How do Ercall Wood Academy and Short Wood Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Ercall Wood Academy is 236th of 493 and Short Wood Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).