Birchen Coppice Academy vs The Bewdley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchen Coppice Academy
Kidderminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
181 students
The Bewdley School
Bewdley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
970 students
| Measure | Birchen Coppice Academy Kidderminster, West Midlands | The Bewdley School Bewdley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1674 of 1,690 | #188 of 493 |
| National rank | #15624 of 15,697 | #2013 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 181 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 970 |
| Free school meals | 71.7% | 19.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.8 |
| town | Kidderminster | Bewdley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.birchencoppiceacademy.org.uk/worcs/primary/birchencoppice | www.bewdley.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bewdley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.1 vs 4.5).
- •The Bewdley School is the larger school with 970 students compared with 181.
- •Birchen Coppice Academy 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 Birchen Coppice Academy better than The Bewdley School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bewdley School ranks higher (49.1 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 Birchen Coppice Academy and The Bewdley School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Bewdley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchen Coppice Academy: 181. The Bewdley School: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchen Coppice Academy and The Bewdley School rank in West Midlands?
Birchen Coppice Academy is 1674th of 1,690 and The Bewdley School is 188th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).