George Eliot Academy vs King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Eliot Academy
Nuneaton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
815 students
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
815 students
| Measure | George Eliot Academy Nuneaton, West Midlands | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #200 of 493 | #125 of 493 |
| National rank | #2084 of 4,090 | #1484 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 815 | 815 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 815 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 85.8% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.5% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nuneaton | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgeeliotacademy.org.uk | www.knbs.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 47.8).
- •George Eliot Academy is co-educational and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is boys.
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 George Eliot Academy better than King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys ranks higher (60.0 vs 47.8 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 George Eliot Academy and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Nuneaton and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Eliot Academy: 815. King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys: 815. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Eliot Academy and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys rank in West Midlands?
George Eliot Academy is 200th of 493 and King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is 125th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).