Ladygrove Primary School vs Thomas Telford School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladygrove Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
Thomas Telford School
Telford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,657 students
| Measure | Ladygrove Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Thomas Telford School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #872 of 1,690 | #19 of 493 |
| National rank | #8758 of 15,697 | #326 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 462 | 1,657 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 1,657 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 94% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.4 |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | ladygroveprimary.taw.org.uk | www.ttsonline.net/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Telford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 46.6).
- •Thomas Telford School is the larger school with 1,657 students compared with 462.
- •Ladygrove Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas Telford School is a independent 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 Ladygrove Primary School better than Thomas Telford School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Telford School ranks higher (88.0 vs 46.6 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 Ladygrove Primary School and Thomas Telford School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ladygrove Primary School: 462. Thomas Telford School: 1,657. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ladygrove Primary School and Thomas Telford School rank in West Midlands?
Ladygrove Primary School is 872nd of 1,690 and Thomas Telford School is 19th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).