Royal Grammar School Worcester vs St Barnabas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Grammar School Worcester
Worcester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,397 students
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
380 students
| Measure | Royal Grammar School Worcester Worcester, West Midlands | St Barnabas CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 493 | #815 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1311 of 4,090 | #8100 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,397 | 380 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,397 | 380 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 47.7 | – |
| town | Worcester | Worcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rgsw.org.uk/ | st-barnabas-primary.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 49.6).
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 380.
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester is a independent school while St Barnabas 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 Royal Grammar School Worcester better than St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Grammar School Worcester ranks higher (63.7 vs 49.6 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 Royal Grammar School Worcester and St Barnabas CofE Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Grammar School Worcester: 1,397. St Barnabas CofE Primary School: 380. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Grammar School Worcester and St Barnabas CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Royal Grammar School Worcester is 109th of 493 and St Barnabas CofE Primary School is 815th of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).