King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 882 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
815 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,193 students
| Measure | King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Birmingham, West Midlands | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 493 | #153 of 493 |
| National rank | #1484 of 4,090 | #1708 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 815 | 1,193 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 1,193 |
| Free school meals | 31.8% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 49.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.1% | 49.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.9% | 68.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.knbs.co.uk/ | www.stacs.org |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 55.2).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 815.
- •King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is boys and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic 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 King's Norton School for Boys better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys ranks higher (60.0 vs 55.2 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 King's Norton School for Boys and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys: 815. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 1,193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is 125th of 493 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 153rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).