Greenacres Primary School vs Harlescott Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenacres Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
105 students
Harlescott Junior School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
343 students
| Measure | Greenacres Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Harlescott Junior School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1560 of 1,690 | #1245 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14774 of 15,697 | #11958 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 105 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | greenacres.shropshire.sch.uk | www.haughmondfed.net |
The verdict
- •Harlescott Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.4 vs 14.3).
- •Harlescott Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 50%).
- •Harlescott Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Harlescott Junior School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 105.
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 Greenacres Primary School better than Harlescott Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Harlescott Junior School ranks higher (31.4 vs 14.3 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 Greenacres Primary School and Harlescott Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenacres Primary School: 105. Harlescott Junior School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenacres Primary School and Harlescott Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Greenacres Primary School is 1560th of 1,690 and Harlescott Junior School is 1245th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).