Blessed William Howard Catholic School vs Doxey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
950 students
Doxey Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
| Measure | Blessed William Howard Catholic School Stafford, West Midlands | Doxey Academy Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 493 | #969 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1150 of 4,090 | #9473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 950 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Blessed William Howard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 43.1).
- •Blessed William Howard Catholic School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 201.
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 Blessed William Howard Catholic School better than Doxey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed William Howard Catholic School ranks higher (67.0 vs 43.1 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 Blessed William Howard Catholic School and Doxey Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School: 950. Doxey Academy: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed William Howard Catholic School and Doxey Academy rank in West Midlands?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is 89th of 493 and Doxey Academy is 969th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).