Pershore High School vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershore High School
Pershore · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,055 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Pershore · Academy primary · Ages 2–12
190 students
| Measure | Pershore High School Pershore, West Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 493 | #786 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2134 of 4,090 | #7830 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–12 |
| Students | 1,055 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,055 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | – |
| town | Pershore | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk | www.st-barnabas.dowmat.education |
The verdict
- •St Barnabas CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 46.6).
- •Pershore High School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 190.
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 Pershore High School better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Barnabas CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 46.6 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 Pershore High School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pershore and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pershore High School: 1,055. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pershore High School and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Pershore High School is 205th of 493 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 786th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).