Hanley Castle High School vs Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanley Castle High School
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,142 students
Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
| Measure | Hanley Castle High School Worcester, West Midlands | Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 493 | #789 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1182 of 4,090 | #7879 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,142 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,142 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 113.2% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.0 | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hanleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/ | uptonprimaryschool.education |
The verdict
- •Hanley Castle High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.4 vs 50.5).
- •Hanley Castle High School is the larger school with 1,142 students compared with 164.
- •Hanley Castle High School is a academy school while Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School 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 Hanley Castle High School better than Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School?
On the Success Index (England), Hanley Castle High School ranks higher (66.4 vs 50.5 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 Hanley Castle High School and Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hanley Castle High School: 1,142. Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hanley Castle High School and Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School rank in West Midlands?
Hanley Castle High School is 92nd of 493 and Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School is 789th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).