Best secondary schools in Worcester (2026)
Worcester has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, in the top 21% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 46.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Worcester has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 21% in England |
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Worcester · Roman Catholic |
52.3 | 53.1 | 59% | No rating | |
2 Top 27% in England |
Nunnery Wood High School Worcester |
51.2 | 49.7 | 49% | Good | |
3 Bottom 50% in England |
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester Worcester |
45.1 | 45.9 | 47% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 42% in England |
Christopher Whitehead Language College Worcester |
44.3 | 43.8 | 42% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 29% in England |
Bishop Perowne CofE College Worcester · Church of England |
41.7 | 40.3 | 30% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Worcester?
On exam results over the last three years, Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is the top-ranked secondary school in Worcester, in the top 21% 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.