Muxton Primary School vs New Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muxton Primary School
Telford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
368 students
New Road Academy
Telford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,073 students
| Measure | Muxton Primary School Telford, West Midlands | New Road Academy Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 1,690 | #423 of 493 |
| National rank | #2067 of 15,697 | #3599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 368 | 1,073 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 1,073 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 48.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 37.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.muxtonprimary.co.uk/ | newroad.lct.education |
The verdict
- •Muxton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 19.3).
- •New Road Academy is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 368.
- •Muxton Primary School is a local authority school while New Road Academy is a academy 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 Muxton Primary School better than New Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Muxton Primary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 19.3 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 Muxton Primary School and New Road Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Muxton Primary School: 368. New Road Academy: 1,073. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Muxton Primary School and New Road Academy rank in West Midlands?
Muxton Primary School is 178th of 1,690 and New Road Academy is 423rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).