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Nunnery Wood High School

Worcester, WR5 2LTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.46
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
314 1st-choice / 291 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#551 of 3,141 nationally

About Nunnery Wood High School

Nunnery Wood High School’s Progress 8 score of +0.46 stands out sharply against the Worcestershire local authority average of -0.21 for secondary schools, placing it well above the typical performance in the area. This puts the school in the top 25% nationally and ranks it first among five schools in Worcester itself. The gap is significant: while many local schools are helping pupils make less progress than the national average, Nunnery Wood is consistently adding value across the board. Its Attainment 8 score of 51.8 further reinforces this picture, with 77.5% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school’s EBacc average point score of 4.5 is solid, though only 24.2% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects, which is a relatively modest take-up. Still, for a large 11-16 comprehensive with nearly 1,500 pupils and 19.4% eligible for free school meals, these results suggest strong teaching and support systems in place.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpetchley Road, Worcester, Worcester, WR5 2LT
HeadteacherStephen Powell
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils1,479
Free School Meals (FSM)19.4%
School Capacity1,479 / 1,500 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumSwimming PoolMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosSixth Form CentreScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RugbySwimmingGymnasticsTennisRoundersMartial ArtsNetballCricketBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubGardeningNewspaperDuke of EdinburghOrchestraScience ClubModel United NationsEco ClubDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nunnery Wood High School

Nunnery Wood High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.