Mary Webb School and Science College vs Pontesbury CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 113 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Webb School and Science College
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
632 students
Pontesbury CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Mary Webb School and Science College Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Pontesbury CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #191 of 493 | #758 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2023 of 4,090 | #7555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 632 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 632 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.6% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.marywebbschool.com | www.pontesburyprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Pontesbury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 48.8).
- •Mary Webb School and Science College is the larger school with 632 students compared with 211.
- •Mary Webb School and Science College is a academy school while Pontesbury CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Mary Webb School and Science College better than Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pontesbury CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.0 vs 48.8 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 Mary Webb School and Science College and Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
About 113 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mary Webb School and Science College: 632. Pontesbury CofE Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mary Webb School and Science College and Pontesbury CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mary Webb School and Science College is 191st of 493 and Pontesbury CofE Primary School is 758th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).