Nether Stowe School vs St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km 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
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
398 students
| Measure | Nether Stowe School Lichfield, West Midlands | St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #396 of 493 | #107 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3340 of 4,090 | #1279 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 692 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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/ | www.st-michaels-lichfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 22.8).
- •Nether Stowe School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 398.
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 St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School ranks higher (86.1 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 St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nether Stowe School: 692. St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nether Stowe School and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Nether Stowe School is 396th of 493 and St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School is 107th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).