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Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Briar Mill, C/O Droitwich Spa High School, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.3 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
1,477
Ages
12–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing it in the top 60% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 39% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Additionally, 69% of graduates proceed to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 69% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 74 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other3.9%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.26713, -2.16800 · WR9 0AA
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136927
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre scores 39.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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