Bishop Perowne CofE College

About Bishop Perowne CofE College

Bishop Perowne CofE College is an academy converter in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,168 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of BISHOP PEROWNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND COLLEGE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 (2025/26). 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Worcestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,168 / 1,200 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8LE

Phone

01905746800

Headteacher

Jane Price

Website

https://www.bishopperowne.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Perowne CofE College?

Bishop Perowne CofE College is an academy converter in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Bishop Perowne CofE College have?

Bishop Perowne CofE College has 1,168 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bishop Perowne CofE College's Ofsted rating?

Bishop Perowne CofE College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 March 2024).

How does Bishop Perowne CofE College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bishop Perowne CofE College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 in 2025/26.

Is Bishop Perowne CofE College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Perowne CofE College is part of BISHOP PEROWNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND COLLEGE.

Where is Bishop Perowne CofE College?

Bishop Perowne CofE College is located at Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8LE.