Longden CofE Primary School vs Mary Webb School and Science College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longden CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
Mary Webb School and Science College
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
632 students
| Measure | Longden CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Mary Webb School and Science College Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,690 | #191 of 493 |
| National rank | #8385 of 15,697 | #2023 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 140 | 632 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 632 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 133.3% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.longden.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.marywebbschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (48.2 vs 48.8).
- •Mary Webb School and Science College is the larger school with 632 students compared with 140.
- •Longden CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Mary Webb School and Science College 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 Longden CofE Primary School better than Mary Webb School and Science College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Longden CofE Primary School and Mary Webb School and Science College?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longden CofE Primary School: 140. Mary Webb School and Science College: 632. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longden CofE Primary School and Mary Webb School and Science College rank in West Midlands?
Longden CofE Primary School is 844th of 1,690 and Mary Webb School and Science College is 191st of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).