Priory School vs St. Dominic's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory School
Edgbaston · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
330 students
St. Dominic's Grammar School
Stafford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
329 students
| Measure | Priory School Edgbaston, West Midlands | St. Dominic's Grammar School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #22 of 493 | #47 of 493 |
| National rank | #340 of 4,090 | #634 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 330 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 329 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.2 | 57.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.1% | 94.3% |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | 5.33 |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | 34.0 |
| town | Edgbaston | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.prioryschool.net/ | www.stdominicsgrammarschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 79.5).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 329.
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 Priory School better than St. Dominic's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (87.6 vs 79.5 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 Priory School and St. Dominic's Grammar School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Edgbaston and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory School: 330. St. Dominic's Grammar School: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory School and St. Dominic's Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
Priory School is 22nd of 493 and St. Dominic's Grammar School is 47th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).