Earl Mortimer College vs The Community College, Bishop's Castle
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earl Mortimer College
Leominster · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
502 students
The Community College, Bishop's Castle
Bishops Castle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
507 students
| Measure | Earl Mortimer College Leominster, West Midlands | The Community College, Bishop's Castle Bishops Castle, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #343 of 493 | #172 of 493 |
| National rank | #3020 of 4,090 | #1865 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 502 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 502 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.8% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | 43.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.3% | 54.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.23 | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leominster | Bishops Castle |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | earlmortimer.org.uk/ | ccbcshropshire.com |
The verdict
- •The Community College, Bishop's Castle scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 28.9).
- •The Community College, Bishop's Castle is the larger school with 507 students compared with 502.
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 Earl Mortimer College better than The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
On the Success Index (England), The Community College, Bishop's Castle ranks higher (52.3 vs 28.9 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 Earl Mortimer College and The Community College, Bishop's Castle?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Leominster and Bishops Castle in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Earl Mortimer College: 502. The Community College, Bishop's Castle: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Earl Mortimer College and The Community College, Bishop's Castle rank in West Midlands?
Earl Mortimer College is 343rd 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).