Bishop Perowne CofE College
Worcester, WR3 8LE · Worcestershire · secondary school
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21st of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 826 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.6 · 26 | 30% | 0.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.3 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Perowne CofE College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Law, STEM, Choir, Homework Support, Fashion Design, Calligraphy, Debating and Duke of Edinburgh clubs. Sports include Mountain Biking, Football, Netball, Rugby, Basketball, Badminton, Athletics and Tennis. Trips have included skiing in Europe, New York City, Costa Rica, Cologne, Germany and Condover Hall. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,155 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Perowne CofE College
Overview
Bishop Perowne CofE College is described as an inclusive school where pupils feel safe and are eager to learn. The report highlights a "calm and well-ordered" environment with high expectations that pupils consistently meet, resulting in strong academic achievement and positive personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with well-sequenced content that helps pupils retain knowledge and accelerates uptake of the English Baccalaureate.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and use effective strategies, such as visualisers and timely interventions, to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is enriched through memorable lessons on diversity and rights, alongside a "comprehensive and engaging careers curriculum."
- Staff morale is high, and the school has successfully restructured its curriculum to address previous performance gaps for disadvantaged pupils.
- Pupils benefit from effective reading support, enabling those who struggle to become "confident and fluent readers."
Areas to improve
- The school must implement clear systems to correctly code absences for pupils who are often absent, as current inaccuracies prevent the identification of barriers and hinder targeted attendance improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.4 |
| 2024/25 | 40.3 |
| 2025/26 | 42.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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