King Edward VI Five Ways School vs St Peter's Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 21 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,329 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Five Ways School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Peter's Collegiate Academy Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 493 | #278 of 493 |
| National rank | #191 of 4,090 | #2564 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,324 | 1,329 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,324 | 1,329 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.9 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.7% | 37.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | 7.43 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | 43.4 | 28.4 |
| town | Birmingham | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kefw.org | www.stpetersacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Five Ways School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 37.9).
- •St Peter's Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 1,329 students compared with 1,324.
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 Five Ways School better than St Peter's Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Five Ways School ranks higher (92.9 vs 37.9 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 Five Ways School and St Peter's Collegiate Academy?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Five Ways School: 1,324. St Peter's Collegiate Academy: 1,329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Five Ways School and St Peter's Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Five Ways School is 12th of 493 and St Peter's Collegiate Academy is 278th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).