Best 3 Secondary schools in Lichfield – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Friary School (Secondary) in Lichfield; King Edward VI School (Secondary) in Lichfield; Nether Stowe School (Secondary) in Lichfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Friary School, King Edward VI School and Nether Stowe School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Lichfield, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Friary School), published Mar 2014. The lowest is 3 (Nether Stowe School), published Aug 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Nether Stowe School (Aug 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,650, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	The Friary School WS13 7EW	King Edward VI School WS14 9EE	Nether Stowe School WS13 7NB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7EW	Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9EE	Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7NB
Latest Ofsted	2 31 Mar 2014	2 28 Mar 2014	3 4 Aug 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1250	1395	944
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	Staffordshire (860)	THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.friaryschool.co.uk	www.keslichfield.org.uk	netherstowe.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01543267400	01543255714	01543263446
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Friary School

WS13 7EW

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

King Edward VI School

WS14 9EE

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

Nether Stowe School

WS13 7NB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS13 7NB
Ofsted: 3 4 Aug 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: netherstowe.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01543263446

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.