Bishop Vesey's Grammar School vs Nicholas Chamberlaine School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School
Sutton Coldfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,455 students
Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bedworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,456 students
| Measure | Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands | Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 493 | #383 of 493 |
| National rank | #109 of 4,090 | #3246 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,455 | 1,456 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,455 | 1,456 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.1 | 36.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.4% | 24.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.4% | 51.2% |
| EBacc average points | 7.51 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | 31.8 |
| town | Sutton Coldfield | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bvgs.co.uk/ | nicholaschamberlaine-gst.org/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Vesey's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 24.1).
- •Nicholas Chamberlaine School is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 1,455.
- •Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is boys and Nicholas Chamberlaine School is co-educational.
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 Bishop Vesey's Grammar School better than Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Vesey's Grammar School ranks higher (95.1 vs 24.1 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 Bishop Vesey's Grammar School and Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Sutton Coldfield and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School: 1,455. Nicholas Chamberlaine School: 1,456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Vesey's Grammar School and Nicholas Chamberlaine School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Vesey's Grammar School is 9th of 493 and Nicholas Chamberlaine School is 383rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).