Longlands Primary School vs The Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 307 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longlands Primary School
Market Drayton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
The Grove School
Market Drayton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
856 students
| Measure | Longlands Primary School Market Drayton, West Midlands | The Grove School Market Drayton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1218 of 1,690 | #350 of 493 |
| National rank | #11740 of 15,697 | #3059 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 201 | 856 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 856 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 71% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.8 |
| town | Market Drayton | Market Drayton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.longlandsprimaryschool.co.uk | groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Longlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 28.1).
- •The Grove School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 201.
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 Longlands Primary School better than The Grove School?
On the Success Index (England), Longlands Primary School ranks higher (32.5 vs 28.1 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 Longlands Primary School and The Grove School?
About 307 m in a straight line, between Market Drayton and Market Drayton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longlands Primary School: 201. The Grove School: 856. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longlands Primary School and The Grove School rank in West Midlands?
Longlands Primary School is 1218th of 1,690 and The Grove School is 350th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).