Greyfriars Academy vs King Edward VII Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greyfriars Academy
Kings Lynn · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
King Edward VII Academy
King's Lynn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,172 students
| Measure | Greyfriars Academy Kings Lynn, East of England | King Edward VII Academy King's Lynn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1864 of 1,872 | #260 of 460 |
| National rank | #15468 of 15,697 | #2123 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 1,172 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,172 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Kings Lynn | King's Lynn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greyfriarsacademy.uk | www.kesacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VII Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.8 vs 7.4).
- •King Edward VII Academy is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 199.
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 Greyfriars Academy better than King Edward VII Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VII Academy ranks higher (46.8 vs 7.4 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 Greyfriars Academy and King Edward VII Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kings Lynn and King's Lynn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greyfriars Academy: 199. King Edward VII Academy: 1,172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greyfriars Academy and King Edward VII Academy rank in East of England?
Greyfriars Academy is 1864th of 1,872 and King Edward VII Academy is 260th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).