Nicholas Chamberlaine School vs St Francis Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 798 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bedworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,456 students
St Francis Catholic Academy
Bedworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bedworth, West Midlands | St Francis Catholic Academy Bedworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 493 | #455 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3246 of 4,090 | #4806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,456 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,456 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | – |
| town | Bedworth | Bedworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | nicholaschamberlaine-gst.org/ | www.stfranciscatholicprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.3 vs 24.1).
- •Nicholas Chamberlaine School is the larger school with 1,456 students compared with 209.
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 Nicholas Chamberlaine School better than St Francis Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Academy ranks higher (65.3 vs 24.1 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 Nicholas Chamberlaine School and St Francis Catholic Academy?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Bedworth and Bedworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School: 1,456. St Francis Catholic Academy: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nicholas Chamberlaine School and St Francis Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is 383rd of 493 and St Francis Catholic Academy is 455th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).