Mander Portman Woodward Independent College vs RGS Dodderhill
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Birmingham · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
144 students
RGS Dodderhill
Droitwich Spa · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
146 students
| Measure | Mander Portman Woodward Independent College Birmingham, West Midlands | RGS Dodderhill Droitwich Spa, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #411 of 493 | #35 of 493 |
| National rank | #3470 of 4,090 | #484 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 144 | 146 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 146 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 55.4% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.8 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.80 | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | 37.7 | – |
| town | Birmingham | Droitwich Spa |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.mpw.ac.uk | – |
The verdict
- •RGS Dodderhill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.6 vs 20.9).
- •RGS Dodderhill is the larger school with 146 students compared with 144.
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 Mander Portman Woodward Independent College better than RGS Dodderhill?
On the Success Index (England), RGS Dodderhill ranks higher (83.6 vs 20.9 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 Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and RGS Dodderhill?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Droitwich Spa in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College: 144. RGS Dodderhill: 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mander Portman Woodward Independent College and RGS Dodderhill rank in West Midlands?
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College is 411th of 493 and RGS Dodderhill is 35th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).