Ark Boulton Academy vs King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 31 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Boulton Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
877 students
King Edward VI School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
879 students
| Measure | Ark Boulton Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #291 of 493 | #1 of 493 |
| National rank | #2656 of 4,090 | #13 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 877 | 879 |
| Pupils on roll | 877 | 879 |
| Free school meals | 66.4% | 3.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 83.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | 100% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 8.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.4 |
| town | Birmingham | Stratford-upon-Avon |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | arkboulton.org/ | www.kes.net |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.0 vs 35.8).
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 879 students compared with 877.
- •Ark Boulton Academy is co-educational and King Edward VI School is boys.
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 Ark Boulton Academy better than King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI School ranks higher (99.0 vs 35.8 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 Ark Boulton Academy and King Edward VI School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Boulton Academy: 877. King Edward VI School: 879. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Boulton Academy and King Edward VI School rank in West Midlands?
Ark Boulton Academy is 291st of 493 and King Edward VI School is 1st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).