Meole Brace School vs Shrewsbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meole Brace School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,316 students
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–18
848 students
| Measure | Meole Brace School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Shrewsbury School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 493 | #409 of 493 |
| National rank | #1913 of 4,090 | #3451 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 12–18 |
| Students | 1,316 | 848 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,316 | 848 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 108.3% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 23.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.9% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.7% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 1.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.1 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.meolebrace.com/ | www.shrewsbury.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Meole Brace School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 21.2).
- •Meole Brace School is the larger school with 1,316 students compared with 848.
- •Meole Brace School is a academy school while Shrewsbury School is a independent 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 Meole Brace School better than Shrewsbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Meole Brace School ranks higher (51.3 vs 21.2 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 School and Shrewsbury School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meole Brace School: 1,316. Shrewsbury School: 848. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meole Brace School and Shrewsbury School rank in West Midlands?
Meole Brace School is 176th of 493 and Shrewsbury School is 409th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).