Prees CofE Primary School vs Sir John Talbot's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 7.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prees CofE Primary School
Whitchurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
194 students
Sir John Talbot's School
Whitchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
861 students
| Measure | Prees CofE Primary School Whitchurch, West Midlands | Sir John Talbot's School Whitchurch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,690 | #157 of 493 |
| National rank | #7582 of 15,697 | #1742 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 194 | 861 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 861 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.6 |
| town | Whitchurch | Whitchurch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.prees.shropshire.sch.uk | www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir John Talbot's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 51.9).
- •Sir John Talbot's School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 194.
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 Prees CofE Primary School better than Sir John Talbot's School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Talbot's School ranks higher (54.5 vs 51.9 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 Prees CofE Primary School and Sir John Talbot's School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Whitchurch and Whitchurch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Prees CofE Primary School: 194. Sir John Talbot's School: 861. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Prees CofE Primary School and Sir John Talbot's School rank in West Midlands?
Prees CofE Primary School is 761st of 1,690 and Sir John Talbot's School is 157th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).