King Henry VIII School vs Wolverhampton Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Henry VIII School
Coventry · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
721 students
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
739 students
| Measure | King Henry VIII School Coventry, West Midlands | Wolverhampton Grammar School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #418 of 493 | #407 of 493 |
| National rank | #3559 of 4,090 | #3435 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 721 | 739 |
| Pupils on roll | 721 | 739 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 17.9 | 27.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.56 | 1.54 |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | 41.7 |
| town | Coventry | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kinghenrys.co.uk | www.wgs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wolverhampton Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.4 vs 19.8).
- •Wolverhampton Grammar School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 721.
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 Henry VIII School better than Wolverhampton Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Wolverhampton Grammar School ranks higher (21.4 vs 19.8 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 Henry VIII School and Wolverhampton Grammar School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Henry VIII School: 721. Wolverhampton Grammar School: 739. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Henry VIII School and Wolverhampton Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
King Henry VIII School is 418th of 493 and Wolverhampton Grammar School is 407th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).