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Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LT, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.0 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,479
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 31% nationally. A notable 72% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although only 49% reach grade 5 or above. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 30%, the school is well-regarded within its local authority, offering a supportive environment for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 9 March 2022Quality 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. | 49.7 | Top 31% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 30% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
Asian Pakistani9.9%
White Other6.8%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.18402, -2.18996 · WR5 2LT
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137051
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Nunnery Wood High School rated by Ofsted?
Nunnery Wood High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 March 2022.
Is Nunnery Wood High School a good school?
Nunnery Wood High School scores 61.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Nunnery Wood High School in GCSEs?
Nunnery Wood High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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