Christ Church Academy vs Church Stretton School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Academy
Stone · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
540 students
Church Stretton School
Church Stretton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
| Measure | Christ Church Academy Stone, West Midlands | Church Stretton School Church Stretton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #187 of 493 | #119 of 493 |
| National rank | #2011 of 4,090 | #1440 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 540 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 540 | 539 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stone | Church Stretton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christchurchacademy.co.uk | www.churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Church Stretton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 49.1).
- •Christ Church Academy is the larger school with 540 students compared with 539.
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 Christ Church Academy better than Church Stretton School?
On the Success Index (England), Church Stretton School ranks higher (60.8 vs 49.1 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 Christ Church Academy and Church Stretton School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Stone and Church Stretton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Academy: 540. Church Stretton School: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Academy and Church Stretton School rank in West Midlands?
Christ Church Academy is 187th of 493 and Church Stretton School is 119th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).