Mereside Church of England Primary Academy vs St Giles CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
St Giles CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
306 students
| Measure | Mereside Church of England Primary Academy Shrewsbury, West Midlands | St Giles CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #641 of 1,690 | #1403 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6481 of 15,697 | #13285 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 364 | 306 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 306 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 24.5).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 42%).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 306.
- •Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while St Giles 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 Mereside Church of England Primary Academy better than St Giles CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mereside Church of England Primary Academy ranks higher (56.9 vs 24.5 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 St Giles CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km 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. St Giles CofE Primary School: 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mereside Church of England Primary Academy and St Giles CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is 641st of 1,690 and St Giles CofE Primary School is 1403rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).