Priorslee Academy vs Thomas Telford Primary Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priorslee Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
Thomas Telford Primary Free School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
| Measure | Priorslee Academy Telford, West Midlands | Thomas Telford Primary Free School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1043 of 1,690 | #470 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10178 of 15,697 | #4979 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 35.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.priorsleeprimaryacademy.com/ | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Telford Primary Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 39.9).
- •Priorslee Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 149.
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 Priorslee Academy better than Thomas Telford Primary Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Telford Primary Free School ranks higher (64.4 vs 39.9 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 Priorslee Academy and Thomas Telford Primary Free School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priorslee Academy: 434. Thomas Telford Primary Free School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priorslee Academy and Thomas Telford Primary Free School rank in West Midlands?
Priorslee Academy is 1043rd of 1,690 and Thomas Telford Primary Free School is 470th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).