Best 3 Secondary schools in West Midlands – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Secondary) in Sutton Coldfield; St Augustine's Catholic High School (Secondary) in Redditch; Prince Henry's High School (Secondary) in Evesham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, St Augustine's Catholic High School and Prince Henry's High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, Redditch, Worcestershire and Evesham, Worcestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bishop Vesey's Grammar School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,650, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY and WORCESTERSHIRE HILLS TRUST.

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Attribute	Bishop Vesey's Grammar School B74 2NH	St Augustine's Catholic High School B97 5LX	Prince Henry's High School WR11 4QH
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B74 2NH	Redditch Worcestershire B97 5LX	Evesham Worcestershire WR11 4QH
Latest Ofsted	1 9 Jun 2024	1 23 May 2024	1 29 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1360	1005	1307
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Birmingham (330)	OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY	WORCESTERSHIRE HILLS TRUST
Website	www.bvgs.co.uk	www.sta.magnificat.org.uk	www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone	01212505400	01527550400	01386765588
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

B74 2NH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B74 2NH
Ofsted: 1 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.bvgs.co.uk
Telephone: 01212505400

St Augustine's Catholic High School

B97 5LX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 5LX
Ofsted: 1 23 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUR LADY OF THE MAGNIFICAT MULTI-ACADEMY COMPANY
Website: www.sta.magnificat.org.uk
Telephone: 01527550400

Prince Henry's High School

WR11 4QH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 4QH
Ofsted: 1 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: WORCESTERSHIRE HILLS TRUST
Website: www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01386765588

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.