Best secondary schools in Kidderminster (2026)
Kidderminster has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is King Charles I School, in the top 58% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Kidderminster has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 43% in England |
King Charles I School Kidderminster |
45.0 | 44.0 | 36% | Good | |
2 Bottom 43% in England |
Holy Trinity School Kidderminster |
44.0 | 41.6 | 38% | Good | |
3 Bottom 5% in England |
Baxter College Kidderminster |
34.7 | 36.6 | 25% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Kidderminster?
On exam results over the last three years, King Charles I School is the top-ranked secondary school in Kidderminster, in the top 58% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.