Royal Grammar School Worcester vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 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
The King's School
Worcestershire · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
1,272 students
| Measure | Royal Grammar School Worcester Worcester, West Midlands | The King's School Worcestershire, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #109 of 493 | #410 of 493 |
| National rank | #1311 of 4,090 | #3452 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,397 | 1,272 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,397 | 1,272 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 72.3% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.6 | 16.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | 0.75 |
| A level points per entry | 47.7 | 42.7 |
| town | Worcester | Worcestershire |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.rgsw.org.uk/ | www.ksw.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 21.2).
- •Royal Grammar School Worcester is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 1,272.
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 The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Grammar School Worcester ranks higher (63.7 vs 21.2 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 The King's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcestershire in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Grammar School Worcester: 1,397. The King's School: 1,272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Grammar School Worcester and The King's School rank in West Midlands?
Royal Grammar School Worcester is 109th of 493 and The King's School is 410th of 493 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).