Gobowen Primary School vs Moreton Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gobowen Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Moreton Hall School
Oswestry · Independent all-through · Ages 1–18
333 students
| Measure | Gobowen Primary School Oswestry, West Midlands | Moreton Hall School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,690 | #57 of 493 |
| National rank | #3798 of 15,697 | #751 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 1–18 |
| Students | 224 | 333 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 333 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.4 |
| town | Oswestry | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gobowenschool.co.uk | www.moretonhall.org |
The verdict
- •Moreton Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.9 vs 70.6).
- •Moreton Hall School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 224.
- •Gobowen Primary School is a local authority school while Moreton Hall School is a independent 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 Gobowen Primary School better than Moreton Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), Moreton Hall School ranks higher (75.9 vs 70.6 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 Gobowen Primary School and Moreton Hall School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oswestry and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gobowen Primary School: 224. Moreton Hall School: 333. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gobowen Primary School and Moreton Hall School rank in West Midlands?
Gobowen Primary School is 357th of 1,690 and Moreton Hall School is 57th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).