The Marches School vs The Meadows Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Marches School
Oswestry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,346 students
The Meadows Primary School
Oswestry · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
| Measure | The Marches School Oswestry, West Midlands | The Meadows Primary School Oswestry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #197 of 493 | #1394 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2056 of 4,090 | #13208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,346 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,346 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Oswestry | Oswestry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | marchesschool.co.uk/ | www.meadows.shropshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Marches School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 24.9).
- •The Marches School is the larger school with 1,346 students compared with 268.
- •The Marches School is a academy school while The Meadows 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 The Marches School better than The Meadows Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Marches School ranks higher (48.2 vs 24.9 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 The Marches School and The Meadows Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oswestry and Oswestry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Marches School: 1,346. The Meadows Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Marches School and The Meadows Primary School rank in West Midlands?
The Marches School is 197th of 493 and The Meadows Primary School is 1394th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).