Holbrook Primary School vs John Shelton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
608 students
John Shelton Community Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
| Measure | Holbrook Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | John Shelton Community Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1540 of 1,690 | #1585 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #14617 of 15,697 | #14933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 608 | 249 |
| Pupils on roll | 608 | 249 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 118.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holbrookprimary.com | www.johnshelton.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holbrook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (15.6 vs 13.0).
- •Holbrook Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 37%).
- •Holbrook Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Holbrook Primary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 249.
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 Holbrook Primary School better than John Shelton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holbrook Primary School ranks higher (15.6 vs 13.0 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 Holbrook Primary School and John Shelton Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holbrook Primary School: 608. John Shelton Community Primary School: 249. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holbrook Primary School and John Shelton Community Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Holbrook Primary School is 1540th of 1,690 and John Shelton Community Primary School is 1585th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).