Short Wood Primary School vs Wrekin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 928 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Short Wood Primary School
Telford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
Wrekin College
Telford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
671 students
| Measure | Short Wood Primary School Telford, West Midlands | Wrekin College Telford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #466 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #3904 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | – | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 671 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | – | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.5 |
| town | Telford | Telford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.shortwoodprimaryschool.com | www.wrekincollege.com/ |
The verdict
- •Short Wood Primary School is a academy school while Wrekin College is a independent 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 Short Wood Primary School better than Wrekin College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Short Wood Primary School and Wrekin College?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Telford and Telford in West Midlands.
How do Short Wood Primary School and Wrekin College rank in West Midlands?
Short Wood Primary School is unranked and Wrekin College is 466th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).