Lichfield Cathedral School vs SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 621 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
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
| Measure | Lichfield Cathedral School Lichfield, West Midlands | SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #54 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #735 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 546 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 546 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com | www.sspeterandpaul.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lichfield Cathedral School is a independent school while SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary 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 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary 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 Lichfield Cathedral School and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 621 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
How do Lichfield Cathedral School and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lichfield Cathedral School is 54th of 493 and SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).