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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Worcester, WR5 2XDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
204 1st-choice / 205 places
Ranking
#1,005
of 3,141 nationally

About Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is clearly a popular choice among Worcester families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 418 applications for 205 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Of those, 204 put the school as their first preference, and 191 of those were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation locally. The school is a Roman Catholic secondary for boys and girls aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Greg McClarey. It currently has 1,050 pupils on roll, exactly matching its capacity, so it is full to the brim. With 17.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake in terms of socio-economic background.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressTimberdine Avenue, Worcester, Worcester, WR5 2XD
HeadteacherGreg McClarey
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils1,050
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity1,050 / 1,050 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryArt StudiosSwimming PoolICT SuitePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

GymnasticsBadmintonAthleticsSwimmingNetballDanceFootballRoundersBasketball

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraFilm ClubCodingDuke of EdinburghChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.