Gobowen Primary School vs St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 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
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
Oswestry · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
703 students
| Measure | Gobowen Primary School Oswestry, West Midlands | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,690 | #393 of 493 |
| National rank | #3798 of 15,697 | #3313 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 224 | 703 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 703 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.7% | 106.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 25.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oswestry | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gobowenschool.co.uk | stmartins3-16.org |
The verdict
- •Gobowen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 23.2).
- •Gobowen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 42%).
- •Gobowen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is the larger school with 703 students compared with 224.
- •Gobowen Primary School is a local authority school while St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) 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 Gobowen Primary School better than St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?
On the Success Index (England), Gobowen Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 23.2 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 St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oswestry and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gobowen Primary School: 224. St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community): 703. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gobowen Primary School and St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) rank in West Midlands?
Gobowen Primary School is 357th of 1,690 and St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) is 393rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).