Christopher Whitehead Language College vs Pitmaston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 485 m 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
Pitmaston Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
| Measure | Christopher Whitehead Language College Worcester, West Midlands | Pitmaston Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #195 of 493 | #137 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2041 of 4,090 | #1632 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,580 | 628 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,580 | 628 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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.pitmaston.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pitmaston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 48.5).
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 628.
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College is a academy school while Pitmaston 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 Christopher Whitehead Language College better than Pitmaston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pitmaston Primary School ranks higher (83.5 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 Pitmaston Primary School?
About 485 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christopher Whitehead Language College: 1,580. Pitmaston Primary School: 628. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christopher Whitehead Language College and Pitmaston Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is 195th of 493 and Pitmaston Primary School is 137th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).