Lower Heath CofE Primary School vs St Peter's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lower Heath CofE Primary School
Whitchurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
105 students
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
404 students
| Measure | Lower Heath CofE Primary School Whitchurch, West Midlands | St Peter's CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #940 of 1,690 | #988 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9276 of 15,697 | #9717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 105 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 6% |
| 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 | Whitchurch | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lowerheath.co.uk | stpetersschoolwem.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lower Heath CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 42.0).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •Lower Heath CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •St Peter's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 105.
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 Lower Heath CofE Primary School better than St Peter's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lower Heath CofE Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 42.0 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 Lower Heath CofE Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Whitchurch and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lower Heath CofE Primary School: 105. St Peter's CofE Primary School: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lower Heath CofE Primary School and St Peter's CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lower Heath CofE Primary School is 940th of 1,690 and St Peter's CofE Primary School is 988th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).