Highley Community Primary School vs Upper Arley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highley Community Primary School
Bridgnorth · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
234 students
Upper Arley CofE Primary School
Bewdley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
81 students
| Measure | Highley Community Primary School Bridgnorth, West Midlands | Upper Arley CofE Primary School Bewdley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1391 of 1,690 | #459 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #13177 of 15,697 | #4855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.5% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Bridgnorth | Bewdley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.highleyschool.co.uk/ | www.upperarleycofeschool.org |
The verdict
- •Upper Arley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 25.0).
- •Upper Arley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 55%).
- •Upper Arley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Highley Community Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 81.
- •Highley Community Primary School is a local authority school while Upper Arley CofE Primary School 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 Highley Community Primary School better than Upper Arley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Upper Arley CofE Primary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 25.0 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 Highley Community Primary School and Upper Arley CofE Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Bridgnorth and Bewdley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highley Community Primary School: 234. Upper Arley CofE Primary School: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highley Community Primary School and Upper Arley CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Highley Community Primary School is 1391st of 1,690 and Upper Arley CofE Primary School is 459th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).