King Charles I School vs Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Charles I School
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,140 students
Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School
Worcestershire · Independent secondary · Ages 11–28
206 students
| Measure | King Charles I School Kidderminster, West Midlands | Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School Worcestershire, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #242 of 493 | #358 of 493 |
| National rank | #2363 of 4,090 | #3126 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–28 |
| Students | 1,140 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 29% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 74.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 36.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.8% | 53.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Kidderminster | Worcestershire |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •King Charles I School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 26.5).
- •King Charles I School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 206.
- •King Charles I School is a academy school while Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King Charles I School is co-educational and Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School 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 King Charles I School better than Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School?
On the Success Index (England), King Charles I School ranks higher (41.7 vs 26.5 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 King Charles I School and Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Worcestershire in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Charles I School: 1,140. Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Charles I School and Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School rank in West Midlands?
King Charles I School is 242nd of 493 and Madinatul Uloom Al Islamiya School is 358th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).