John Randall Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 803 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Randall Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | John Randall Primary School Telford, West Midlands | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1630 of 1,690 | #1573 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15313 of 15,697 | #14847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 216 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | johnrandallprimary.co.uk | www.stmarysmadeley.taw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.7 vs 9.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 44%).
- •John Randall Primary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 180.
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 Randall Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.3 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 Randall Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Randall Primary School: 216. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Randall Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John Randall Primary School is 1630th of 1,690 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1573rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).