Sir John Talbot's School vs Whixall CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir John Talbot's School
Whitchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
861 students
Whixall CofE Primary School
Nr Whitchurch · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
152 students
| Measure | Sir John Talbot's School Whitchurch, West Midlands | Whixall CofE Primary School Nr Whitchurch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #157 of 493 | #284 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1742 of 4,090 | #3131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 861 | 152 |
| Pupils on roll | 861 | 152 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 108.8% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.6 | – |
| town | Whitchurch | Nr Whitchurch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.sirjohntalbots.co.uk/ | www.whixall.shropshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whixall CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.2 vs 54.5).
- •Sir John Talbot's School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 152.
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 Sir John Talbot's School better than Whixall CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whixall CofE Primary School ranks higher (74.2 vs 54.5 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 Sir John Talbot's School and Whixall CofE Primary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Whitchurch and Nr Whitchurch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir John Talbot's School: 861. Whixall CofE Primary School: 152. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir John Talbot's School and Whixall CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Sir John Talbot's School is 157th of 493 and Whixall CofE Primary School is 284th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).