Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College vs Nunnery Wood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
Nunnery Wood High School
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,488 students
| Measure | Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Worcester, West Midlands | Nunnery Wood High School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #50 of 493 | #82 of 493 |
| National rank | #680 of 4,090 | #1036 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,036 | 1,488 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 1,488 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.6% | 49.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.8% | 71.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blessededward.co.uk | www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.1 vs 69.7).
- •Nunnery Wood High School is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 1,036.
- •Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a local authority school while Nunnery Wood High School 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 Nunnery Wood High School?
On the Success Index (England), Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College ranks higher (78.1 vs 69.7 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 Nunnery Wood High School?
About 1.5 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. Nunnery Wood High School: 1,488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College and Nunnery Wood High School rank in West Midlands?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is 50th of 493 and Nunnery Wood High School is 82nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).