John Randall Primary School vs Windmill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km 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
Windmill Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
| Measure | John Randall Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Windmill Primary School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1630 of 1,690 | #754 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15313 of 15,697 | #7520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 216 | 326 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 326 |
| Free school meals | 59.8% | 54.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.9% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Windmill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.2 vs 9.3).
- •Windmill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 44%).
- •Windmill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Windmill Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 216.
- •John Randall Primary School is a local authority school while Windmill Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Windmill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Windmill Primary School ranks higher (52.2 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 Windmill Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Randall Primary School: 216. Windmill Primary School: 326. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Randall Primary School and Windmill Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John Randall Primary School is 1630th of 1,690 and Windmill Primary School is 754th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).