Baxter College vs St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter College
Kidderminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
766 students
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Kidderminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
| Measure | Baxter College Kidderminster, West Midlands | St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 493 | #616 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3668 of 4,090 | #6257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 766 | 417 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 417 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | – |
| A level points per entry | 21.4 | – |
| town | Kidderminster | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baxtercollege.co.uk | www.stcatherineskidderminster.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 18.2).
- •Baxter College is the larger school with 766 students compared with 417.
- •Baxter College is a academy school while St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Baxter College better than St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 18.2 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 Baxter College and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baxter College: 766. St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School: 417. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baxter College and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Baxter College is 428th of 493 and St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School is 616th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).