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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2XD, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.5 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 19% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parental satisfaction appears high, contributing to a positive school environment. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.1 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.0%
White Other15.1%
Asian Indian7.4%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
Black African4.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.18135, -2.21117 · WR5 2XD
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN116999
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.blessededward.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 February 2013.
Is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College a good school?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College scores 69.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in GCSEs?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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