Christopher Whitehead Language College vs Oldbury Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,580 students
Oldbury Park Primary School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
361 students
| Measure | Christopher Whitehead Language College Worcester, West Midlands | Oldbury Park Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 493 | #791 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2041 of 4,090 | #7923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,580 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,580 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christopherwhitehead.co.uk | www.oldburyparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oldbury Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.3 vs 48.5).
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 361.
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 Christopher Whitehead Language College better than Oldbury Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldbury Park Primary School ranks higher (50.3 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 Christopher Whitehead Language College and Oldbury Park Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christopher Whitehead Language College: 1,580. Oldbury Park Primary School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christopher Whitehead Language College and Oldbury Park Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is 195th of 493 and Oldbury Park Primary School is 791st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).