Redhill Primary Academy vs Shifnal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redhill Primary Academy
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students
Shifnal Primary School
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
| Measure | Redhill Primary Academy Telford, West Midlands | Shifnal Primary School Shifnal, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #90 of 1,690 | #294 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1119 of 15,697 | #3243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 491 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 491 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 116.9% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 15% |
| 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 | Shifnal |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | redhill.ttsonline.net | www.shifnalprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Redhill Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 73.6).
- •Redhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 72%).
- •Redhill Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 15%).
- •Redhill Primary Academy is the larger school with 491 students compared with 379.
- •Redhill Primary Academy is a academy school while Shifnal Primary School is a local authority 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 Redhill Primary Academy better than Shifnal Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Redhill Primary Academy ranks higher (87.4 vs 73.6 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 Redhill Primary Academy and Shifnal Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Telford and Shifnal in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redhill Primary Academy: 491. Shifnal Primary School: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redhill Primary Academy and Shifnal Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Redhill Primary Academy is 90th of 1,690 and Shifnal Primary School is 294th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).