Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School vs Blackminster Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 61 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
150 students
Blackminster Middle School
Evesham · Local authority secondary · Ages 10–13
217 students
| Measure | Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Blackminster Middle School Evesham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 493 | #354 of 493 |
| National rank | #3293 of 4,090 | #3087 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 10–13 |
| Students | 150 | 217 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 217 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 42.7% | 55.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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 | Wolverhampton | Evesham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bilbrookmiddle.com/ | www.blackminster.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blackminster Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 23.3).
- •Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 38%).
- •Blackminster Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Blackminster Middle School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 150.
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 Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School better than Blackminster Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackminster Middle School ranks higher (27.4 vs 23.3 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 Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School and Blackminster Middle School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Evesham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School: 150. Blackminster Middle School: 217. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School and Blackminster Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is 391st of 493 and Blackminster Middle School is 354th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).