King Charles I School vs St Ambrose Catholic Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 746 m 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
St Ambrose Catholic Primary
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
| Measure | King Charles I School Kidderminster, West Midlands | St Ambrose Catholic Primary Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #242 of 493 | #675 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2363 of 4,090 | #6825 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,140 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,140 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kingcharlesschool.co.uk/ | st-ambrose.sch.life |
The verdict
- •St Ambrose Catholic Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 41.7).
- •King Charles I School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 207.
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 St Ambrose Catholic Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Ambrose Catholic Primary ranks higher (55.4 vs 41.7 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 St Ambrose Catholic Primary?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Charles I School: 1,140. St Ambrose Catholic Primary: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Charles I School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary rank in West Midlands?
King Charles I School is 242nd of 493 and St Ambrose Catholic Primary is 675th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).