Hinstock Primary School vs The Retreat
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinstock Primary School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
124 students
The Retreat
Telford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
3 students
| Measure | Hinstock Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | The Retreat Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1399 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #13258 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 124 | 3 |
| Pupils on roll | 124 | 3 |
| Free school meals | 9.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Market Drayton | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hinstockprimary.co.uk | www.educ8.org.uk/the-retreat-school |
The verdict
- •Hinstock Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 3.
- •Hinstock Primary School is a academy school while The Retreat is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hinstock Primary School is co-educational and The Retreat is girls.
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 Hinstock Primary School better than The Retreat?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hinstock Primary School and The Retreat?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hinstock Primary School: 124. The Retreat: 3. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hinstock Primary School and The Retreat rank in West Midlands?
Hinstock Primary School is 1399th of 1,690 and The Retreat is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).