King Edward VI School vs Stratford Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 210 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
879 students
Stratford Preparatory School
Stratford-upon-Avon · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands | Stratford Preparatory School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #13 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 879 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 19.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 83.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 8.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.4 | – |
| town | Stratford-upon-Avon | Stratford-upon-Avon |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kes.net | stratfordprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 879 students compared with 46.
- •King Edward VI School is a academy school while Stratford Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •King Edward VI School is boys and Stratford Preparatory 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 School better than Stratford Preparatory 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 Stratford Preparatory School?
About 210 m in a straight line, between Stratford-upon-Avon and Stratford-upon-Avon in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI School: 879. Stratford Preparatory School: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and Stratford Preparatory School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI School is 1st of 493 and Stratford Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).