John of Rolleston Primary School vs William Shrewsbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John of Rolleston Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
335 students
William Shrewsbury Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
617 students
| Measure | John of Rolleston Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | William Shrewsbury Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 1,690 | #935 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2317 of 15,697 | #9228 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 335 | 617 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 617 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 106.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnofrolleston.com | williamshrewsbury.com |
The verdict
- •John of Rolleston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 44.3).
- •John of Rolleston Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 64%).
- •John of Rolleston Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •William Shrewsbury Primary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 335.
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 John of Rolleston Primary School better than William Shrewsbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John of Rolleston Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 44.3 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 John of Rolleston Primary School and William Shrewsbury Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John of Rolleston Primary School: 335. William Shrewsbury Primary School: 617. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John of Rolleston Primary School and William Shrewsbury Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John of Rolleston Primary School is 209th of 1,690 and William Shrewsbury Primary School is 935th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).