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Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8LE, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.1 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,168
Capacity
1,110
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores in the top 78% nationally. Half of the students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while over a quarter reach grade 5 or above. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it is performing better than only 25% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
White Other8.1%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Black African2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.20478, -2.21711 · WR3 8LE
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN138107
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopperowne.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Perowne CofE College rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Perowne CofE College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Bishop Perowne CofE College a good school?
Bishop Perowne CofE College scores 25.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Perowne CofE College in GCSEs?
Bishop Perowne CofE College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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