The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.6
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 779
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Katie Beech
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWyre Forest School
Special school · 307m away
Blakebrook School
Special school · 815m away
Sutton Park Community Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Sutton Park Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Franche Primary School
Primary · 918m away
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Foley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Baxter College's Ofsted rating?
Baxter College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Baxter College?
Baxter College currently has 779 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baxter College take?
Baxter College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Baxter College?
Baxter College is in Kidderminster, DY11 5PQ, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baxter College have a sixth form?
Yes, Baxter College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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