St Benedict's Catholic High School vs St Nicholas CofE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 443 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
455 students
St Nicholas CofE Primary
Alcester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
413 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic High School Alcester, West Midlands | St Nicholas CofE Primary Alcester, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #207 of 493 | #1192 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2148 of 4,090 | #11525 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 455 | 413 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 413 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.3 | – |
| town | Alcester | Alcester |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stbenedicts-alcester.straphaelcmat.co.uk | www.alcesterstnicholas.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 33.6).
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 413.
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 St Benedict's Catholic High School better than St Nicholas CofE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 33.6 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 St Benedict's Catholic High School and St Nicholas CofE Primary?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Alcester and Alcester in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic High School: 455. St Nicholas CofE Primary: 413. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic High School and St Nicholas CofE Primary rank in West Midlands?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is 207th of 493 and St Nicholas CofE Primary is 1192nd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).