Defford and Besford CofE Primary School vs Pershore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
54 students
Pershore High School
Pershore · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,055 students
| Measure | Defford and Besford CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands | Pershore High School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #205 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #2134 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 54 | 1,055 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 1,055 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.6 |
| town | Worcester | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.deffordschool.co.uk | www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Defford and Besford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 46.6).
- •Pershore High School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 54.
- •Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Pershore High School is a academy 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 Defford and Besford CofE Primary School better than Pershore High School?
On the Success Index (England), Defford and Besford CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 46.6 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 Defford and Besford CofE Primary School and Pershore High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School: 54. Pershore High School: 1,055. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Defford and Besford CofE Primary School and Pershore High School rank in West Midlands?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is unranked and Pershore High School is 205th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).