Newtown CofE Primary School vs The Thomas Adams School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown CofE Primary School
Shrewsbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
The Thomas Adams School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,214 students
| Measure | Newtown CofE Primary School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | The Thomas Adams School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1405 of 1,690 | #198 of 493 |
| National rank | #13294 of 15,697 | #2062 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 86 | 1,214 |
| Pupils on roll | 86 | 1,214 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 61.4% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.74 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.newtowncofeprimary.co.uk | www.thomasadams.net |
The verdict
- •The Thomas Adams School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.1 vs 24.4).
- •The Thomas Adams School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 86.
- •Newtown CofE Primary School is a local authority school while The Thomas Adams School 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 Newtown CofE Primary School better than The Thomas Adams School?
On the Success Index (England), The Thomas Adams School ranks higher (48.1 vs 24.4 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 Newtown CofE Primary School and The Thomas Adams School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown CofE Primary School: 86. The Thomas Adams School: 1,214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown CofE Primary School and The Thomas Adams School rank in West Midlands?
Newtown CofE Primary School is 1405th of 1,690 and The Thomas Adams School is 198th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).