Nether Stowe School vs Scotch Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 797 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nether Stowe School
Lichfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
692 students
Scotch Orchard Primary School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
194 students
| Measure | Nether Stowe School Lichfield, West Midlands | Scotch Orchard Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 493 | #939 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3340 of 4,090 | #9263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 692 | 194 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 194 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.19 | – |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Lichfield | Lichfield |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | netherstowe.staffs.sch.uk/ | scotchorchard.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Scotch Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 22.8).
- •Nether Stowe School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 194.
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 Nether Stowe School better than Scotch Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Scotch Orchard Primary School ranks higher (44.1 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 Nether Stowe School and Scotch Orchard Primary School?
About 797 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nether Stowe School: 692. Scotch Orchard Primary School: 194. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nether Stowe School and Scotch Orchard Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Nether Stowe School is 396th of 493 and Scotch Orchard Primary School is 939th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).