Alcester Academy vs St Benedict's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcester Academy
Alcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
636 students
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
455 students
| Measure | Alcester Academy Alcester, West Midlands | St Benedict's Catholic High School Alcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 493 | #207 of 493 |
| National rank | #590 of 4,090 | #2148 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 636 | 455 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 455 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.5% | 47.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.8% | 65.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.89 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.3 |
| town | Alcester | Alcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.alcesteracademy.org.uk | www.stbenedicts-alcester.straphaelcmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Alcester Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.5 vs 46.3).
- •Alcester Academy is the larger school with 636 students compared with 455.
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 Alcester Academy better than St Benedict's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Alcester Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 46.3 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 Alcester Academy and St Benedict's Catholic High School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Alcester and Alcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alcester Academy: 636. St Benedict's Catholic High School: 455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alcester Academy and St Benedict's Catholic High School rank in West Midlands?
Alcester Academy is 44th of 493 and St Benedict's Catholic High School is 207th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).