Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Worcestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 274 schools across Worcestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Worcestershire has 274 primary & secondary schools, of which 29 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 196 rated Good — 82% of primary & secondary schools in Worcestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Meadows First School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Worcestershire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

274
Total schools
29
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
62%
Avg KS2 SATs
38
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Meadows First School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Harvington CofE First School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Hindlip CofE First School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Continu Plus Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Heronswood Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Gloverspiece School
Not applicable
 Good 95 View school
8. Lokrum Fields
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Chadsgrove School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Clent Parochial Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
11. Cutnall Green CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
12. Sutton Park Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
13. Pitmaston Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
14. Oasis Academy Warndon
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
15. Northwick Manor Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
16. Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
17. Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
18. Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
19. Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

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Primary schools in WorcestershireReception–Year 6 only Secondary schools in WorcestershireYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Worcestershire29 schools rated Outstanding

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Worcestershire?
There are 274 primary & secondary schools in Worcestershire, of which 29 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Worcestershire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Worcestershire is Meadows First School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Worcestershire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Worcestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Worcestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Worcestershire?
11% of primary & secondary schools in Worcestershire are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 75.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.