Mereside Church of England Primary Academy vs Prestfelde School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 794 m 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
Prestfelde School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
283 students
| Measure | Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Prestfelde School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #641 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #6481 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 364 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.meresideacademy.org.uk | www.prestfelde.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 283.
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Prestfelde 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 Mereside Church of England Primary Academy better than Prestfelde School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mereside Church of England Primary Academy and Prestfelde School?
About 794 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy: 364. Prestfelde School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mereside Church of England Primary Academy and Prestfelde School rank in West Midlands?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is 641st of 1,690 and Prestfelde School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).