Bishop Perowne CofE College vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 318 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
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
| Measure | Bishop Perowne CofE College Worcester, West Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 493 | #815 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2824 of 4,090 | #8100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,155 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,155 | 380 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.70 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopperowne.co.uk/ | st-barnabas-primary.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 32.6).
- •Bishop Perowne CofE College is the larger school with 1,155 students compared with 380.
- •Bishop Perowne CofE College is a academy school while St Barnabas CofE Primary 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 Bishop Perowne CofE College better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.6 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 St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 318 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. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Perowne CofE College and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Perowne CofE College is 312th of 493 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 815th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).