St Benedict's Catholic High School vs Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 51 km 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
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
Tenbury Wells · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
453 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic High School Alcester, West Midlands | Tenbury High Ormiston Academy Tenbury Wells, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #207 of 493 | #243 of 493 |
| National rank | #2148 of 4,090 | #2364 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 455 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 455 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 32.3% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.7% | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.4% | 47% |
| EBacc average points | 4.05 | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | 25.3 | – |
| town | Alcester | Tenbury Wells |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stbenedicts-alcester.straphaelcmat.co.uk | www.tenburyhighormistonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 41.7).
- •St Benedict's Catholic High School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 453.
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 Tenbury High Ormiston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 41.7 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 Tenbury High Ormiston Academy?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Alcester and Tenbury Wells in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic High School: 455. Tenbury High Ormiston Academy: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic High School and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy rank in West Midlands?
St Benedict's Catholic High School is 207th of 493 and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is 243rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).