Best 3 Secondary schools in Lichfield – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Erasmus Darwin Academy (Secondary) in Burntwood; The Friary School (Secondary) in Lichfield; King Edward VI School (Secondary) in Lichfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Erasmus Darwin Academy, The Friary School and King Edward VI School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Burntwood, Staffordshire and Lichfield, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Erasmus Darwin Academy), published Oct 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Erasmus Darwin Academy (Oct 2014). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,000, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP trust.
| Attribute |
Erasmus Darwin Academy
WS7 3QW
|
The Friary School
WS13 7EW
|
King Edward VI School
WS14 9EE
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Community school |
| Location |
Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3QW |
Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7EW |
Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EE |
| Latest Ofsted | 2 3 Oct 2014 | 2 31 Mar 2014 | 2 28 Mar 2014 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1084 | 1250 | 1395 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Over capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP | PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP | Staffordshire (860) |
| Website | www.eda.staffs.sch.uk | www.friaryschool.co.uk | www.keslichfield.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01543685828 | 01543267400 | 01543255714 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 3QW - Ofsted
- 2 3 Oct 2014
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Website
- www.eda.staffs.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01543685828
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7EW - Ofsted
- 2 31 Mar 2014
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Website
- www.friaryschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01543267400
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Community school
- Location
- Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9EE - Ofsted
- 2 28 Mar 2014
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Staffordshire (860)
- Website
- www.keslichfield.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01543255714
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