King Edward VI School vs The Chantry School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 45 km 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
The Chantry School
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
881 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands | The Chantry School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 493 | #80 of 493 |
| National rank | #13 of 4,090 | #1033 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 879 | 881 |
| Pupils on roll | 879 | 881 |
| Free school meals | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 103.4% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 83.3 | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 100% | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 71.5% |
| EBacc average points | 8.07 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 46.4 | – |
| town | Stratford-upon-Avon | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kes.net | www.chantryschool.com |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.0 vs 69.8).
- •The Chantry School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 879.
- •King Edward VI School is boys and The Chantry 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 The Chantry School?
On the Success Index (England), King Edward VI School ranks higher (99.0 vs 69.8 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 The Chantry School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI School: 879. The Chantry School: 881. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and The Chantry School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward VI School is 1st of 493 and The Chantry School is 80th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).