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Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW, Worcestershire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
14–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a focus on post-16 education, the institution supports a diverse age range and has a university progression rate of 26%, though only 2% of students go on to top-third universities. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall performance and student satisfaction comprehensively. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options for their child's future education.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 26% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 513 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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52.30753, -1.93835 · B98 8DW
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN130713
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.howcollege.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of Worcestershire College rated by Ofsted?
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Is Heart of Worcestershire College a good school?
Heart of Worcestershire College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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