Nunnery Wood Primary School vs Whittington CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Worcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
390 students
Whittington CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
| Measure | Nunnery Wood Primary School Worcester, West Midlands | Whittington CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #962 of 1,690 | #976 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9400 of 15,697 | #9567 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 390 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 390 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nunnerywoodprimary.co.uk/ | www.whittington.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.5 vs 42.8).
- •Whittington CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 57%).
- •Nunnery Wood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Nunnery Wood Primary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 199.
- •Nunnery Wood Primary 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 Primary School better than Whittington CofE Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nunnery Wood Primary School and Whittington CofE Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Nunnery Wood Primary School: 390. Whittington CofE Primary School: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Nunnery Wood Primary School and Whittington CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Nunnery Wood Primary School is 962nd of 1,690 and Whittington CofE Primary School is 976th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).