King Edward VI High School vs St Bede's Catholic Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
646 students
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Redditch · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
646 students
| Measure | King Edward VI High School Stafford, West Midlands | St Bede's Catholic Middle School Redditch, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #439 of 493 | #182 of 493 |
| National rank | #3744 of 4,090 | #1971 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 646 | 646 |
| Pupils on roll | 646 | 646 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.3 | – |
| town | Stafford | Redditch |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kevi.org.uk | www.st-bedes.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.9 vs 16.6).
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 High School better than St Bede's Catholic Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Middle School ranks higher (49.9 vs 16.6 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 High School and St Bede's Catholic Middle School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Redditch in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI High School: 646. St Bede's Catholic Middle School: 646. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI High School and St Bede's Catholic Middle School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI High School is 439th of 493 and St Bede's Catholic Middle School is 182nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).