Lichfield Cathedral School vs Nether Stowe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 697 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
546 students
Nether Stowe School
Lichfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
692 students
| Measure | Lichfield Cathedral School Lichfield, West Midlands | Nether Stowe School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 493 | #396 of 493 |
| National rank | #735 of 4,090 | #3340 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 546 | 692 |
| Pupils on roll | 546 | 692 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | 23.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.3% | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | 27.4 |
| town | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com | netherstowe.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lichfield Cathedral School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 22.8).
- •Nether Stowe School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 546.
- •Lichfield Cathedral School is a independent 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 Lichfield Cathedral School better than Nether Stowe School?
On the Success Index (England), Lichfield Cathedral School ranks higher (76.5 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 Lichfield Cathedral School and Nether Stowe School?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lichfield Cathedral School: 546. Nether Stowe School: 692. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lichfield Cathedral School and Nether Stowe School rank in West Midlands?
Lichfield Cathedral School is 54th of 493 and Nether Stowe School is 396th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).