Doxey Academy vs King Edward VI High School
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.
Doxey Academy
Stafford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
King Edward VI High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
646 students
| Measure | Doxey Academy Stafford, West Midlands | King Edward VI High School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #969 of 1,690 | #439 of 493 |
| National rank | #9473 of 15,697 | #3744 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 201 | 646 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 646 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 16.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.3 |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | – | www.kevi.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Doxey Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.1 vs 16.6).
- •King Edward VI High School is the larger school with 646 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 Doxey Academy better than King Edward VI High School?
On the Success Index (England), Doxey Academy ranks higher (43.1 vs 16.6 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 Doxey Academy and King Edward VI High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Doxey Academy: 201. King Edward VI High School: 646. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Doxey Academy and King Edward VI High School rank in West Midlands?
Doxey Academy is 969th of 1,690 and King Edward VI High School is 439th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).