King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls vs St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 493 | #897 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1147 of 4,090 | #8938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 989 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.8 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | lsg.kevibham.org | www.st-gregorys.sandwell.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 45.7).
- •King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is the larger school with 989 students compared with 230.
- •King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is girls and St Gregory's Catholic Primary 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 Lordswood School for Girls better than St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls ranks higher (67.1 vs 45.7 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 Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls: 989. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls is 88th of 493 and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is 897th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).