Ark Victoria Academy vs Caludon Castle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Victoria Academy
Birmingham · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
1,519 students
Caludon Castle School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,520 students
| Measure | Ark Victoria Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Caludon Castle School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #95 of 493 | #165 of 493 |
| National rank | #1207 of 4,090 | #1812 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,519 | 1,520 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,519 | 1,520 |
| Free school meals | 68.6% | 21.9% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.3% | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 3.91 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.arkvictoria.org | www.caludoncastle.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Victoria Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 53.3).
- •Caludon Castle School is the larger school with 1,520 students compared with 1,519.
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 Victoria Academy better than Caludon Castle School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Victoria Academy ranks higher (65.7 vs 53.3 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 Victoria Academy and Caludon Castle School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Victoria Academy: 1,519. Caludon Castle School: 1,520. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Victoria Academy and Caludon Castle School rank in West Midlands?
Ark Victoria Academy is 95th of 493 and Caludon Castle School is 165th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).