Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery vs The Marches School
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.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery
Oswestry · Academy primary · Ages 1–11
316 students
The Marches School
Oswestry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,346 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery Oswestry, West Midlands | The Marches School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #893 of 1,690 | #197 of 493 |
| National rank | #8912 of 15,697 | #2056 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 1–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 316 | 1,346 |
| Pupils on roll | 316 | 1,346 |
| Free school meals | 37.8% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.87 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.4 |
| town | Oswestry | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holytrinitycepa.co.uk | marchesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Marches School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 45.8).
- •The Marches School is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 316.
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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery better than The Marches School?
On the Success Index (England), The Marches School ranks higher (48.2 vs 45.8 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery and The Marches School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oswestry and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery: 316. The Marches School: 1,346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery and The Marches School rank in West Midlands?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery is 893rd of 1,690 and The Marches School is 197th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).