King Edward VI Aston School vs The Crestwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Aston School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,023 students
The Crestwood School
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Aston School Birmingham, West Midlands | The Crestwood School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 493 | #378 of 493 |
| National rank | #401 of 4,090 | #3225 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,023 | 1,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,023 | 1,023 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.2 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.1% | 25.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | 47.7% |
| EBacc average points | 6.77 | 3.07 |
| A level points per entry | 38.4 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.keaston.bham.sch.uk/ | www.crestwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Aston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 24.3).
- •King Edward VI Aston School is boys and The Crestwood School is co-educational.
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 Edward VI Aston School better than The Crestwood School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Aston School ranks higher (85.9 vs 24.3 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 King Edward VI Aston School and The Crestwood School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Aston School: 1,023. The Crestwood School: 1,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Aston School and The Crestwood School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Aston School is 27th of 493 and The Crestwood School is 378th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).