Mereside Church of England Primary Academy vs Millfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
364 students
Millfield Primary School
Tamworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
365 students
| Measure | Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Millfield Primary School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #641 of 1,690 | #739 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6481 of 15,697 | #7413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 364 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Shrewsbury | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.meresideacademy.org.uk | www.millfield.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 52.7).
- •Millfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 67%).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Millfield Primary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 364.
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 Mereside Church of England Primary Academy better than Millfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mereside Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 52.7 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 Mereside Church of England Primary Academy and Millfield Primary School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy: 364. Millfield Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mereside Church of England Primary Academy and Millfield Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is 641st of 1,690 and Millfield Primary School is 739th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).