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New College Worcester (NMSS)
Whittington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2JX, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.5 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
59
Capacity
96
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in a high parent satisfaction rate of 93%. While GCSE attainment scores show room for improvement, particularly in English and Maths where 46% achieve grade 4 or above, the school is rated better than 85% of others in the area, indicating a strong overall performance in the local context.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 35.4 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 46% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 23% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 23% | No UK data |
| 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% | No UK data |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
93%
Progress is communicated
87%
School keeps me informed
80%
School responds to concerns
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
Mixed Other5.1%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Location
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52.17961, -2.18999 · WR5 2JX
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN117064
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.ncw.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is New College Worcester (NMSS) rated by Ofsted?
New College Worcester (NMSS) was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is New College Worcester (NMSS) a good school?
New College Worcester (NMSS) scores 84.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about New College Worcester (NMSS)?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, New College Worcester (NMSS) receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at New College Worcester (NMSS) in GCSEs?
New College Worcester (NMSS) achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.4. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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