Baxter College vs The Bewdley School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.0 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
The Bewdley School
Bewdley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
970 students
| Measure | Baxter College Kidderminster, West Midlands | The Bewdley School Bewdley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #428 of 493 | #188 of 493 |
| National rank | #3668 of 4,090 | #2013 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 766 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 970 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.6 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | 40.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.1% | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.09 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | 21.4 | 33.8 |
| town | Kidderminster | Bewdley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.baxtercollege.co.uk | www.bewdley.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bewdley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 18.2).
- •The Bewdley School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 766.
- •Baxter College is a academy school while The Bewdley 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 The Bewdley School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bewdley School ranks higher (49.1 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 The Bewdley School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Bewdley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Baxter College: 766. The Bewdley School: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Baxter College and The Bewdley School rank in West Midlands?
Baxter College is 428th of 493 and The Bewdley School is 188th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).