Greenacres Primary School vs Shrewsbury Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Shrewsbury Academy
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
817 students
| Measure | Greenacres Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Shrewsbury Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1560 of 1,690 | #433 of 493 |
| National rank | #14774 of 15,697 | #3704 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 105 | 817 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 817 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 50% | 68.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | greenacres.shropshire.sch.uk | www.shrewsburyacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shrewsbury Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.5 vs 14.3).
- •Shrewsbury Academy is the larger school with 817 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 Shrewsbury Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shrewsbury Academy ranks higher (17.5 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 Shrewsbury Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greenacres Primary School: 105. Shrewsbury Academy: 817. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greenacres Primary School and Shrewsbury Academy rank in West Midlands?
Greenacres Primary School is 1560th of 1,690 and Shrewsbury Academy is 433rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).