Flash Ley Primary School vs King Edward VI High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flash Ley Primary School
Stafford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
King Edward VI High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
646 students
| Measure | Flash Ley Primary School Stafford, West Midlands | King Edward VI High School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #705 of 1,690 | #439 of 493 |
| National rank | #7078 of 15,697 | #3744 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 189 | 646 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 646 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | – |
| 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.flashley.staffs.sch.uk | www.kevi.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Flash Ley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 16.6).
- •King Edward VI High School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 189.
- •Flash Ley Primary School is a local authority school while King Edward VI High School is a academy 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 Flash Ley Primary School better than King Edward VI High School?
On the Success Index (England), Flash Ley Primary School ranks higher (54.1 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 Flash Ley Primary School and King Edward VI High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Flash Ley Primary School: 189. King Edward VI High School: 646. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Flash Ley Primary School and King Edward VI High School rank in West Midlands?
Flash Ley Primary School is 705th 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).