Church Stretton School vs The Community College, Bishop's Castle
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 14 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Stretton School
Church Stretton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
539 students
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Bishops Castle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
507 students
| Measure | Church Stretton School Church Stretton, West Midlands | The Community College, Bishop's Castle Bishops Castle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #119 of 493 | #172 of 493 |
| National rank | #1440 of 4,090 | #1865 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 539 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.8% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Church Stretton | Bishops Castle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.churchstretton.shropshire.sch.uk/ | ccbcshropshire.com |
The verdict
- •Church Stretton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 52.3).
- •Church Stretton School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 507.
- •Church Stretton School is a academy school while The Community College, Bishop's Castle 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 Church Stretton School better than The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
On the Success Index (England), Church Stretton School ranks higher (60.8 vs 52.3 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 Church Stretton School and The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Church Stretton and Bishops Castle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Stretton School: 539. The Community College, Bishop's Castle: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Stretton School and The Community College, Bishop's Castle rank in West Midlands?
Church Stretton School is 119th of 493 and The Community College, Bishop's Castle is 172nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).