Best 3 Secondary schools in Worcester – comparison
Comparison of secondary schools: Bishop Perowne CofE College (Secondary) in Worcester; Nunnery Wood High School (Secondary) in Worcester; Christopher Whitehead Language College (Secondary) in Worcester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.
At a glance
This page compares Bishop Perowne CofE College, Nunnery Wood High School and Christopher Whitehead Language College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Worcester, Worcestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bishop Perowne CofE College), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bishop Perowne CofE College (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,250, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all under Worcestershire local authority.
| Attribute |
Bishop Perowne CofE College
WR3 8LE
|
Nunnery Wood High School
WR5 2LT
|
Christopher Whitehead Language College
WR2 4AF
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase / Type | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter | Secondary • Academy converter |
| Location |
Worcester Worcestershire WR3 8LE |
Worcester Worcestershire WR5 2LT |
Worcester Worcestershire WR2 4AF |
| Latest Ofsted | 2 17 Apr 2024 | 2 10 May 2022 | 2 18 Jun 2018 |
| Ofsted report | — | — | — |
| Pupils (roll) | ≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils | ≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils |
| FSM % | 30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % | 20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM % |
| Capacity | 1110 | 1500 | 1525 |
| Capacity utilisation | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % | Near capacity 🔒 View exact % |
| Age range | — | — | — |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective | Non-selective | Non-selective |
| Trust / Local authority | Worcestershire (885) | Worcestershire (885) | Worcestershire (885) |
| Website | www.bishopperowne.co.uk | www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk | www.christopherwhitehead.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01905746800 | 01905363636 | 01905423906 |
| SEN provision | None reported | None reported | None reported |
| Profile | View profile | View profile | View profile |
Bishop Perowne CofE College
WR3 8LE
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Worcester
Worcestershire
WR3 8LE - Ofsted
- 2 17 Apr 2024
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Worcestershire (885)
- Website
- www.bishopperowne.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01905746800
Nunnery Wood High School
WR5 2LT
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2LT - Ofsted
- 2 10 May 2022
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Worcestershire (885)
- Website
- www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk
- Telephone
- 01905363636
- Phase / Type
- Secondary • Academy converter
- Location
- Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 4AF - Ofsted
- 2 18 Jun 2018
- Pupils
- ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
- FSM %
- 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
- Trust / LA
- Worcestershire (885)
- Website
- www.christopherwhitehead.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01905423906
Map of compared schools
How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date
when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
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We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs.
Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s
admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context;
scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority
for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.