Minsterley Primary School vs Pontesbury CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minsterley Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
173 students
Pontesbury CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Minsterley Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Pontesbury CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 1,690 | #758 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #4089 of 15,697 | #7555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 107.5% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | minsterleyschool.org.uk/ | www.pontesburyprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Minsterley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 52.0).
- •Minsterley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 63%).
- •Minsterley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Pontesbury CofE Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 173.
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 Minsterley Primary School better than Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Minsterley Primary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 52.0 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 Minsterley Primary School and Pontesbury CofE Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Minsterley Primary School: 173. Pontesbury CofE Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Minsterley Primary School and Pontesbury CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Minsterley Primary School is 379th of 1,690 and Pontesbury CofE Primary School is 758th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).