The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,050
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mr Greg McClarey (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2XD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · 355m away
Kimichi Worcester
Independent · 422m away
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Primary · 585m away
Thornton House School
Special school · 741m away
Fort Royal
Special school · 741m away
The King's School
Independent · 941m away
Stanley Road Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College a selective school?
No. Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College currently has 1,050 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College take?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College?
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is in Worcester, WR5 2XD, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College have a sixth form?
No, Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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