The Times ranked Worcester 60th out of 284 narrowly beating Malvern Hills for the top spot in the county after using data such as crime rates, Ofsted reports and GP satisfaction. Councillor Allcott said: "Our faithful fantastic city is full of history and has a big heart. "It absolutely doesn't surprise me that The Times has ranked us the best in the county. "The city boasts top-rated schools, including excellent state options and prestigious independents like RGS Worcester and The King’s School. "Both schools recently appeared in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2025, ranking 4th and 9th for A-level and GCSE results in the West Midlands, with RGS being recognised as the best independent school in the region.

Source: The Times January 11, 2025 11:08 UTC