Concord College vs Lichfield Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord College
Shrewsbury · Independent secondary · Ages 12–20
536 students
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
546 students
| Measure | Concord College Shrewsbury, West Midlands | Lichfield Cathedral School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #392 of 493 | #54 of 493 |
| National rank | #3303 of 4,090 | #735 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–20 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 536 | 546 |
| Pupils on roll | 536 | 546 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 24.5 | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 82.3% |
| EBacc average points | 0.06 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | 52.4 | 37.6 |
| town | Shrewsbury | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.concordcollegeuk.com/ | www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Lichfield Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 23.2).
- •Lichfield Cathedral School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 536.
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 Concord College better than Lichfield Cathedral School?
On the Success Index (England), Lichfield Cathedral School ranks higher (76.5 vs 23.2 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 Concord College and Lichfield Cathedral School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Shrewsbury and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Concord College: 536. Lichfield Cathedral School: 546. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Concord College and Lichfield Cathedral School rank in West Midlands?
Concord College is 392nd of 493 and Lichfield Cathedral School is 54th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).