Bredon Hill Academy vs Elmley Castle CofE First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bredon Hill Academy
Evesham · Academy secondary · Ages 10–13
472 students
Elmley Castle CofE First School
Pershore · Local authority primary · Ages 5–10
79 students
| Measure | Bredon Hill Academy Evesham, West Midlands | Elmley Castle CofE First School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #76 of 493 | #15 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #994 of 4,090 | #195 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–13 | Ages 5–10 |
| Students | 472 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 472 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 65.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Evesham | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bredon.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.elmleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elmley Castle CofE First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 70.6).
- •Bredon Hill Academy is the larger school with 472 students compared with 79.
- •Bredon Hill Academy is a academy school while Elmley Castle CofE First 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 Bredon Hill Academy better than Elmley Castle CofE First School?
On the Success Index (England), Elmley Castle CofE First School ranks higher (96.5 vs 70.6 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 Bredon Hill Academy and Elmley Castle CofE First School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Evesham and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bredon Hill Academy: 472. Elmley Castle CofE First School: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bredon Hill Academy and Elmley Castle CofE First School rank in West Midlands?
Bredon Hill Academy is 76th of 493 and Elmley Castle CofE First School is 15th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).