Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117064.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 32.3 | 43.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 41.7% | 62.1% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 33.3% | 41.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 33.3% | 57.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 12 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 52 |
| Girls | 27 |
| Boys | 25 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 25% |
| First language not English | 1.9% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 1 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 51 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 17.8% | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 44.4% | 32.4% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 22.2% | 6.8% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 13.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 10.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 100% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 100% |
| Further education | 28.6% |
| School sixth form | 14.3% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Nunnery Wood High School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | Worcester Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Nunnery Wood Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Whittington CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Red Hill CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Kimichi Worcester | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.9 mi | Secondary | Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Cherry Orchard Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Stanley Road Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
New College Worcester (NMSS) is rated Good, last inspected on 19 Nov 2024. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
New College Worcester (NMSS) has 52 pupils aged 11 to 19.
In 2025/26, pupils at New College Worcester (NMSS) missed 17.8% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 44.4% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.