Packwood Haugh School vs The Corbet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.6 km 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
The Corbet School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
691 students
| Measure | Packwood Haugh School Shrewsbury, West Midlands | The Corbet School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #108 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1309 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 185 | 691 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 691 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.packwood-haugh.co.uk | www.corbetschool.net |
The verdict
- •The Corbet School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 185.
- •Packwood Haugh School is a independent school while The Corbet 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 Packwood Haugh School better than The Corbet School?
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 The Corbet School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Packwood Haugh School: 185. The Corbet School: 691. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Packwood Haugh School and The Corbet School rank in West Midlands?
Packwood Haugh School is unranked and The Corbet School is 108th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).