Holly Lodge High School College of Science vs King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 23 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,636 students
King Edward VI School
Lichfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,609 students
| Measure | Holly Lodge High School College of Science Smethwick, West Midlands | King Edward VI School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #317 of 493 | #56 of 493 |
| National rank | #2839 of 4,090 | #747 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,636 | 1,609 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,636 | 1,609 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 115.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 52.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.7% | 57.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.2% | 83.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | 32.8 | 33.1 |
| town | Smethwick | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.holly-lodge.org | www.keslichfield.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 32.3).
- •Holly Lodge High School College of Science is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 1,609.
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 Holly Lodge High School College of Science better than King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI School ranks higher (76.0 vs 32.3 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 Holly Lodge High School College of Science and King Edward VI School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science: 1,636. King Edward VI School: 1,609. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holly Lodge High School College of Science and King Edward VI School rank in West Midlands?
Holly Lodge High School College of Science is 317th of 493 and King Edward VI School is 56th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).