Best Secondary Schools in Worcestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 30 schools across Worcestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Worcestershire has 30 secondary schools, of which 3 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 24 rated Good — 90% of secondary schools in Worcestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Haybridge High School and Sixth Form 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.

30
Total schools
3
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
62%
Avg KS2 SATs
38
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
🥈 St Augustine's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 69 View school
🥉 Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
4. Prince Henry's High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
5. The Chase
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
6. Hagley Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
7. Nunnery Wood High School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
8. The Chantry School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
9. Woodrush High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
10. Hanley Castle High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
11. South Bromsgrove High
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
12. North Bromsgrove High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
13. Arrow Vale High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 58 View school
14. Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
15. King Charles I School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
16. Christopher Whitehead Language College
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
17. Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
18. Wolverley CofE Secondary School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
19. Bishop Perowne CofE College
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
20. Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Worcestershire?
There are 30 secondary schools in Worcestershire, of which 3 (10%) 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 Haybridge High School and Sixth Form. 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?
10% of secondary schools in Worcestershire are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.