Longden CofE Primary School vs Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.3 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
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
| Measure | Longden CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,690 | #1140 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8385 of 15,697 | #11042 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 140 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 133.3% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.longden.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.oakmeadowprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Longden CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 36.0).
- •Longden CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 51%).
- •Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 140.
- •Longden CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 Longden CofE Primary School better than Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Longden CofE Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 36.0 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 Longden CofE Primary School and Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longden CofE Primary School: 140. Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longden CofE Primary School and Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School rank in West Midlands?
Longden CofE Primary School is 844th of 1,690 and Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School is 1140th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).