The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,168
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- BISHOP PEROWNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND COLLEGE
- Head
- Mrs Jane Price (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Barnabas CofE Primary School
Primary · 318m away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Royal Grammar School Worcester
Independent · 695m away
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Riversides School
Special school · 811m away
Hollymount School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rose Hill School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Perowne CofE College a selective school?
No. Bishop Perowne CofE College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Perowne CofE College's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Perowne CofE College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Perowne CofE College?
Bishop Perowne CofE College currently has 1,168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Perowne CofE College take?
Bishop Perowne CofE College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Perowne CofE College?
Bishop Perowne CofE College is in Worcester, WR3 8LE, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Perowne CofE College have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Perowne CofE College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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