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Baxter College
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.7 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
779
Capacity
1,068
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.6, this school performs better than 91% of schools nationally, although only 45% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% recommending the school, and nearly half of students progress to university, albeit with only 5% attending top-third institutions. The recent Ofsted rating indicates that there are areas needing improvement.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 36.6 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
School has high expectations
75%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child feels safe
72%
Progress is communicated
68%
My child is happy
65%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School supports development
59%
School keeps me informed
58%
Behaviour is good
55%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other4.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.38873, -2.27067 · DY11 5PQ
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144367
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.baxtercollege.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Baxter College rated by Ofsted?
Baxter College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Baxter College a good school?
Baxter College scores 8.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Baxter College?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Baxter College receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Baxter College in GCSEs?
Baxter College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.6. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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