Earlsdon Primary School vs King Henry VIII School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earlsdon Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
King Henry VIII School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
721 students
| Measure | Earlsdon Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | King Henry VIII School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #892 of 1,690 | #418 of 493 |
| National rank | #8911 of 15,697 | #3559 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 416 | 721 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 721 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 50.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.9 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.earlsdonprimary.co.uk/ | www.kinghenrys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Earlsdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 19.8).
- •King Henry VIII School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 416.
- •Earlsdon Primary School is a local authority school while King Henry VIII 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 Earlsdon Primary School better than King Henry VIII School?
On the Success Index (England), Earlsdon Primary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 19.8 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 Earlsdon Primary School and King Henry VIII School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earlsdon Primary School: 416. King Henry VIII School: 721. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earlsdon Primary School and King Henry VIII School rank in West Midlands?
Earlsdon Primary School is 892nd of 1,690 and King Henry VIII School is 418th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).