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Christopher Whitehead Language College
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4AF, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.8 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,596
Capacity
1,525
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths (63%), this secondary school provides a solid educational foundation. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8 indicates above-average performance compared to schools nationwide, while 68% of students progress to university, including 19% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 42% reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2018Older 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 63% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 68% | Above 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.6%
White Other6.5%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.18612, -2.23317 · WR2 4AF
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136890
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Christopher Whitehead Language College rated by Ofsted?
Christopher Whitehead Language College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2018.
Is Christopher Whitehead Language College a good school?
Christopher Whitehead Language College scores 39.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Christopher Whitehead Language College in GCSEs?
Christopher Whitehead Language College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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