Nicholas Chamberlaine School vs The Polesworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 18 km 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
The Polesworth School
Tamworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,459 students
| Measure | Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bedworth, West Midlands | The Polesworth School Tamworth, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #383 of 493 | #229 of 493 |
| National rank | #3246 of 4,090 | #2273 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,456 | 1,459 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,456 | 1,459 |
| Free school meals | 35.4% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.6% | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.2% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.83 |
| A level points per entry | 31.8 | 31.1 |
| town | Bedworth | Tamworth |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | nicholaschamberlaine-gst.org/ | www.thepolesworthschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Polesworth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.1 vs 24.1).
- •The Polesworth School is the larger school with 1,459 students compared with 1,456.
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 The Polesworth School?
On the Success Index (England), The Polesworth School ranks higher (44.1 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 The Polesworth School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bedworth and Tamworth in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School: 1,456. The Polesworth School: 1,459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nicholas Chamberlaine School and The Polesworth School rank in West Midlands?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is 383rd of 493 and The Polesworth School is 229th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).