Bewdley Primary School vs Birchen Coppice Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bewdley Primary School
Bewdley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
431 students
Birchen Coppice Academy
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
181 students
| Measure | Bewdley Primary School Bewdley, West Midlands | Birchen Coppice Academy Kidderminster, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #491 of 1,690 | #1674 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #5145 of 15,697 | #15624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 431 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 71.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bewdley | Kidderminster |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bewdleyprimary.co.uk/ | www.birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk/worcs/primary/birchencoppice |
The verdict
- •Bewdley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 4.5).
- •Bewdley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 31%).
- •Bewdley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Bewdley Primary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 181.
- •Bewdley Primary School is a local authority school while Birchen Coppice Academy is a academy 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 Bewdley Primary School better than Birchen Coppice Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bewdley Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 4.5 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 Bewdley Primary School and Birchen Coppice Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bewdley and Kidderminster in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bewdley Primary School: 431. Birchen Coppice Academy: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bewdley Primary School and Birchen Coppice Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bewdley Primary School is 491st of 1,690 and Birchen Coppice Academy is 1674th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).