King Edward VI School vs Lichfield Cathedral 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 School
Lichfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,609 students
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
546 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Lichfield, West Midlands | Lichfield Cathedral School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #56 of 493 | #54 of 493 |
| National rank | #747 of 4,090 | #735 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,609 | 546 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 546 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 115.3% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.5% | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | 82.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | 37.6 |
| town | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.keslichfield.org.uk | www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (76.0 vs 76.5).
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 546.
- •King Edward VI School is a local authority school while Lichfield Cathedral School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 School better than Lichfield Cathedral School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are King Edward VI School and Lichfield Cathedral School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI School: 1,609. Lichfield Cathedral School: 546. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and Lichfield Cathedral School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI School is 56th of 493 and Lichfield Cathedral School is 54th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).