Alcester Grammar School vs Coughton CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcester Grammar School
Alcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,299 students
Coughton CofE Primary School
Alcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
184 students
| Measure | Alcester Grammar School Alcester, West Midlands | Coughton CofE Primary School Alcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 493 | #1294 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #73 of 4,090 | #12326 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,299 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,299 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 1.7% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 131.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.1 | – |
| town | Alcester | Alcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alcestergs.co.uk/ | www.coughtonschool.org |
The verdict
- •Alcester Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 29.4).
- •Alcester Grammar School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 184.
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 Alcester Grammar School better than Coughton CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alcester Grammar School ranks higher (96.1 vs 29.4 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 Alcester Grammar School and Coughton CofE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Alcester and Alcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alcester Grammar School: 1,299. Coughton CofE Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alcester Grammar School and Coughton CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Alcester Grammar School is 4th of 493 and Coughton CofE Primary School is 1294th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).