Nether Stowe School vs Willows Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 581 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
Willows Primary Academy
Lichfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
423 students
| Measure | Nether Stowe School Lichfield, West Midlands | Willows Primary Academy Lichfield, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 493 | #1444 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3340 of 4,090 | #13647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 692 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 35.6% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.willows.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (22.8 vs 22.3).
- •Nether Stowe School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 423.
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 Willows Primary Academy?
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 Nether Stowe School and Willows Primary Academy?
About 581 m in a straight line, between Lichfield and Lichfield in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nether Stowe School: 692. Willows Primary Academy: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nether Stowe School and Willows Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Nether Stowe School is 396th of 493 and Willows Primary Academy is 1444th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).