Mount Pleasant Primary vs Wilfred Owen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km 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
Wilfred Owen Primary School
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
216 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Primary Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Wilfred Owen Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1090 of 1,690 | #676 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10613 of 15,697 | #6830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 346 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 57.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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.wilfredowen.shropshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wilfred Owen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 37.9).
- •Wilfred Owen Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 55%).
- •Wilfred Owen Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Mount Pleasant Primary is the larger school with 346 students compared with 216.
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 Wilfred Owen Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wilfred Owen Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 37.9 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 Wilfred Owen Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pleasant Primary: 346. Wilfred Owen Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pleasant Primary and Wilfred Owen Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Mount Pleasant Primary is 1090th of 1,690 and Wilfred Owen Primary School is 676th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).