Christopher Whitehead Language College vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 871 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
The King's School
Worcestershire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,272 students
| Measure | Christopher Whitehead Language College Worcester, West Midlands | The King's School Worcestershire, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 493 | #410 of 493 |
| National rank | #2041 of 4,090 | #3452 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,580 | 1,272 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,580 | 1,272 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 16.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.8% | 0.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.9% | 0.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 0.75 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | 42.7 |
| town | Worcester | Worcestershire |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.christopherwhitehead.co.uk | www.ksw.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.5 vs 21.2).
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College is the larger school with 1,580 students compared with 1,272.
- •Christopher Whitehead Language College is a academy school while The King's School is a independent 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 The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Christopher Whitehead Language College ranks higher (48.5 vs 21.2 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 The King's School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcestershire in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christopher Whitehead Language College: 1,580. The King's School: 1,272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christopher Whitehead Language College and The King's School rank in West Midlands?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is 195th of 493 and The King's School is 410th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).