Nunnery Wood High School vs Whittington CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nunnery Wood High School
Worcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,488 students
Whittington CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Nunnery Wood High School Worcester, West Midlands | Whittington CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 493 | #976 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1036 of 4,090 | #9567 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,488 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,488 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk | www.whittington.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Nunnery Wood High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.7 vs 42.8).
- •Nunnery Wood High School is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 199.
- •Nunnery Wood High School is a academy school while Whittington CofE Primary 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 Nunnery Wood High School better than Whittington CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nunnery Wood High School ranks higher (69.7 vs 42.8 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 Nunnery Wood High School and Whittington CofE Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nunnery Wood High School: 1,488. Whittington CofE Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nunnery Wood High School and Whittington CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Nunnery Wood High School is 82nd of 493 and Whittington CofE Primary School is 976th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).