Muxton Primary School vs Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.3 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
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
100 students
| Measure | Muxton Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #178 of 1,690 | #527 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2067 of 15,697 | #5429 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 368 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 368 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 119% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Telford | Shifnal |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.muxtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.sheriffhalesschool.org |
The verdict
- •Muxton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 62.0).
- •Muxton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 62%).
- •Muxton Primary School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 100.
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 Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?
On the Success Index (England), Muxton Primary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 62.0 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 Muxton Primary School and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Telford and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Muxton Primary School: 368. Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Muxton Primary School and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool rank in West Midlands?
Muxton Primary School is 178th of 1,690 and Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is 527th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).