Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool vs Thomas Telford Primary Free School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool
Shifnal · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
100 students
Thomas Telford Primary Free School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
| Measure | Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool Shifnal, West Midlands | Thomas Telford Primary Free School Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #527 of 1,690 | #470 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5429 of 15,697 | #4979 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 100 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 100 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 119% | 35.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Shifnal | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sheriffhalesschool.org | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Telford Primary Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 62.0).
- •Thomas Telford Primary Free School is the larger school with 149 students compared with 100.
- •Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is a local authority school while Thomas Telford Primary Free 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 Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool better than Thomas Telford Primary Free School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Telford Primary Free School ranks higher (64.4 vs 62.0 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 Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool and Thomas Telford Primary Free School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Shifnal and Telford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool: 100. Thomas Telford Primary Free School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool and Thomas Telford Primary Free School rank in West Midlands?
Sheriffhales Primary School and Preschool is 527th 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).