Packwood Haugh School vs St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 916 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Packwood Haugh School
Shrewsbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
185 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Shrewsbury · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
| Measure | Packwood Haugh School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #141 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #1704 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 185 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 122 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.packwood-haugh.co.uk | www.ruytonschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Packwood Haugh School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 122.
- •Packwood Haugh School is a independent school while St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 Packwood Haugh School better than St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Packwood Haugh School and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 916 m in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Packwood Haugh School: 185. St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Packwood Haugh School and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in West Midlands?
Packwood Haugh School is unranked and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 141st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).