Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs The Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 836 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
461 students
The Priory School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
852 students
| Measure | Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands | The Priory School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #649 of 1,690 | #43 of 493 |
| National rank | #6559 of 15,697 | #566 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 461 | 852 |
| Pupils on roll | 461 | 852 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.meolebraceceprimary.co.uk | priory.tpstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 56.6).
- •The Priory School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 461.
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 Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than The Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), The Priory School ranks higher (81.3 vs 56.6 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 Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery and The Priory School?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 461. The Priory School: 852. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery and The Priory School rank in West Midlands?
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 649th of 1,690 and The Priory School is 43rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).