Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College vs Christopher Whitehead Language College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Worcester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,036 students
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,580 students
| Measure | Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Worcester, West Midlands | Christopher Whitehead Language College Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 493 | #195 of 493 |
| National rank | #680 of 4,090 | #2041 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,036 | 1,580 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 1,580 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | 41.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.8% | 62.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.9 |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blessededward.co.uk | www.christopherwhitehead.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 48.5).
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 1,036.
- •Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a local authority school while Christopher Whitehead Language College 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 Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College better than Christopher Whitehead Language College?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College ranks higher (78.1 vs 48.5 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 Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College and Christopher Whitehead Language College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College: 1,036. Christopher Whitehead Language College: 1,580. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College and Christopher Whitehead Language College rank in West Midlands?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is 50th of 493 and Christopher Whitehead Language College is 195th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).