Bablake School vs King Henry VIII School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bablake School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
848 students
King Henry VIII School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
721 students
| Measure | Bablake School Coventry, West Midlands | King Henry VIII School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #401 of 493 | #418 of 493 |
| National rank | #3373 of 4,090 | #3559 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 848 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 848 | 721 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.7 | 17.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.63 | 0.56 |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | 41.9 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bablake.com | www.kinghenrys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bablake School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 19.8).
- •Bablake School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 721.
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 Bablake School better than King Henry VIII School?
On the Success Index (England), Bablake School ranks higher (22.2 vs 19.8 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 Bablake School and King Henry VIII School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bablake School: 848. King Henry VIII School: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bablake School and King Henry VIII School rank in West Midlands?
Bablake School is 401st of 493 and King Henry VIII School is 418th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).