Baxter College vs King Charles I School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter College
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
766 students
King Charles I School
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,140 students
| Measure | Baxter College Kidderminster, West Midlands | King Charles I School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 493 | #242 of 493 |
| National rank | #3668 of 4,090 | #2363 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 766 | 1,140 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 1,140 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | 35.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.1% | 56.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | 21.4 | 31.5 |
| town | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baxtercollege.co.uk | www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Charles I School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 18.2).
- •King Charles I School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 766.
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 Baxter College better than King Charles I School?
On the Success Index (England), King Charles I School ranks higher (41.7 vs 18.2 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 Baxter College and King Charles I School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baxter College: 766. King Charles I School: 1,140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baxter College and King Charles I School rank in West Midlands?
Baxter College is 428th of 493 and King Charles I School is 242nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).