King Edward VI School vs Nether Stowe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 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
Nether Stowe School
Lichfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
692 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Lichfield, West Midlands | Nether Stowe School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 493 | #396 of 493 |
| National rank | #747 of 4,090 | #3340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,609 | 692 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,609 | 692 |
| Free school meals | 12.7% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 115.3% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.2 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.5% | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | 33.1 | 27.4 |
| town | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.keslichfield.org.uk | netherstowe.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 22.8).
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 692.
- •King Edward VI School is a local authority school while Nether Stowe School is a academy 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 Nether Stowe School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI School ranks higher (76.0 vs 22.8 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 School and Nether Stowe School?
About 1.6 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. Nether Stowe School: 692. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and Nether Stowe School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI School is 56th of 493 and Nether Stowe School is 396th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).