King Edward's School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward's School
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
815 students
Priory School
Edgbaston · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
330 students
| Measure | King Edward's School Birmingham, West Midlands | Priory School Edgbaston, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #485 of 493 | #22 of 493 |
| National rank | #4042 of 4,090 | #340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 815 | 330 |
| Pupils on roll | 815 | 330 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 19.0 | 59.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 71% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 87.1% |
| EBacc average points | 1.20 | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | Birmingham | Edgbaston |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | kes.org.uk | www.prioryschool.net/ |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 5.0).
- •King Edward's School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 330.
- •King Edward's School is boys and Priory 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's School better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (87.6 vs 5.0 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's School and Priory School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Edgbaston in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward's School: 815. Priory School: 330. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward's School and Priory School rank in West Midlands?
King Edward's School is 485th of 493 and Priory School is 22nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).