Chadsmead Primary Academy vs Lichfield Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 644 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
546 students
| Measure | Chadsmead Primary Academy Lichfield, West Midlands | Lichfield Cathedral School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #835 of 1,690 | #54 of 493 |
| National rank | #8302 of 15,697 | #735 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 188 | 546 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 546 |
| Free school meals | 36.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 44.8% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.6 |
| town | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.chadsmeadacademy.co.uk | www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Lichfield Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 48.6).
- •Lichfield Cathedral School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 188.
- •Chadsmead Primary Academy is a academy school while Lichfield Cathedral School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chadsmead Primary Academy better than Lichfield Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (England), Lichfield Cathedral School ranks higher (76.5 vs 48.6 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 Chadsmead Primary Academy and Lichfield Cathedral School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chadsmead Primary Academy: 188. Lichfield Cathedral School: 546. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chadsmead Primary Academy and Lichfield Cathedral School rank in West Midlands?
Chadsmead Primary Academy is 835th of 1,690 and Lichfield Cathedral School is 54th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).