Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre vs RGS Dodderhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Droitwich Spa · Academy secondary · Ages 12–18
1,290 students
RGS Dodderhill
Droitwich Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
146 students
| Measure | Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre Droitwich Spa, West Midlands | RGS Dodderhill Droitwich Spa, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #213 of 493 | #35 of 493 |
| National rank | #2182 of 4,090 | #484 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 12–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,290 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,290 | 146 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.1% | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | – |
| town | Droitwich Spa | Droitwich Spa |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •RGS Dodderhill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 45.7).
- •Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 146.
- •Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre is a academy school while RGS Dodderhill 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 Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre better than RGS Dodderhill?
On the Success Index (England), RGS Dodderhill ranks higher (83.6 vs 45.7 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 Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre and RGS Dodderhill?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Droitwich Spa and Droitwich Spa in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,290. RGS Dodderhill: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre and RGS Dodderhill rank in West Midlands?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre is 213th of 493 and RGS Dodderhill is 35th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).