St Edward's Church of England Academy vs Westwood College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 704 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Leek · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
662 students
Westwood College
Leek · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
735 students
| Measure | St Edward's Church of England Academy Leek, West Midlands | Westwood College Leek, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #167 of 493 | #164 of 493 |
| National rank | #1830 of 4,090 | #1811 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 662 | 735 |
| Pupils on roll | 662 | 735 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Leek | Leek |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | stedwards.academy | wwc.ttlt.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (52.9 vs 53.4).
- •Westwood College is the larger school with 735 students compared with 662.
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 St Edward's Church of England Academy better than Westwood College?
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 St Edward's Church of England Academy and Westwood College?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Leek and Leek in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edward's Church of England Academy: 662. Westwood College: 735. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edward's Church of England Academy and Westwood College rank in West Midlands?
St Edward's Church of England Academy is 167th of 493 and Westwood College is 164th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).