Mount Pleasant Primary vs Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 892 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Primary
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
346 students
Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Primary Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1090 of 1,690 | #1195 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10613 of 15,697 | #11553 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 346 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 16.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.mountpleasant.shropshire.sch.uk/ | www.blessededwardcampion.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.9 vs 33.4).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 194.
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 Mount Pleasant Primary better than Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Pleasant Primary ranks higher (37.9 vs 33.4 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 Mount Pleasant Primary and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pleasant Primary: 346. Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pleasant Primary and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Mount Pleasant Primary is 1090th of 1,690 and Shrewsbury Cathedral Catholic Primary School and Nursery is 1195th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).