Bishop Perowne CofE College vs Royal Grammar School Worcester
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 695 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,155 students
Royal Grammar School Worcester
Worcester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,397 students
| Measure | Bishop Perowne CofE College Worcester, West Midlands | Royal Grammar School Worcester Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 493 | #109 of 493 |
| National rank | #2824 of 4,090 | #1311 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,155 | 1,397 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,155 | 1,397 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 53.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.8% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.7 |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopperowne.co.uk/ | www.rgsw.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 32.6).
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 1,155.
- •Bishop Perowne CofE College is a academy school while Royal Grammar School Worcester is a independent 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 Bishop Perowne CofE College better than Royal Grammar School Worcester?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Grammar School Worcester ranks higher (63.7 vs 32.6 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 Bishop Perowne CofE College and Royal Grammar School Worcester?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Perowne CofE College: 1,155. Royal Grammar School Worcester: 1,397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Perowne CofE College and Royal Grammar School Worcester rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Perowne CofE College is 312th of 493 and Royal Grammar School Worcester is 109th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).