Scientia Academy vs Shobnall Primary & Nursery 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.
Scientia Academy
Burton-upon-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
| Measure | Scientia Academy Burton-upon-Trent, West Midlands | Shobnall Primary & Nursery School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1199 of 1,690 | #161 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #11614 of 15,697 | #1931 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 443 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105.5% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Burton-upon-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.scientiaacademy.co.uk | www.shobnallprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shobnall Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 33.1).
- •Shobnall Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (97% vs 48%).
- •Shobnall Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Scientia Academy is the larger school with 443 students compared with 243.
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 Scientia Academy better than Shobnall Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Shobnall Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (81.5 vs 33.1 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 Scientia Academy and Shobnall Primary & Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burton-upon-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Scientia Academy: 443. Shobnall Primary & Nursery School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Scientia Academy and Shobnall Primary & Nursery School rank in West Midlands?
Scientia Academy is 1199th of 1,690 and Shobnall Primary & Nursery School is 161st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).