Blessed William Howard Catholic School vs Sir Graham Balfour High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.2 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
Sir Graham Balfour High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,003 students
| Measure | Blessed William Howard Catholic School Stafford, West Midlands | Sir Graham Balfour High School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 493 | #166 of 493 |
| National rank | #1150 of 4,090 | #1829 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 950 | 1,003 |
| Pupils on roll | 950 | 1,003 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 56.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.67 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 36.1 |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blessed William Howard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 52.9).
- •Sir Graham Balfour High School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 950.
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 Sir Graham Balfour High School?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed William Howard Catholic School ranks higher (67.0 vs 52.9 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 Sir Graham Balfour High School?
About 3.2 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. Sir Graham Balfour High School: 1,003. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed William Howard Catholic School and Sir Graham Balfour High School rank in West Midlands?
Blessed William Howard Catholic School is 89th of 493 and Sir Graham Balfour High School is 166th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).