The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 247 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,596
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary
Primary · Very close
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 382m away
St Clement's CofE Primary
Primary · 626m away
The King's School
Independent · 871m away
Manor Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Oldbury Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Honeywell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Thornton House School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christopher Whitehead Language College a selective school?
No. Christopher Whitehead Language College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christopher Whitehead Language College's Ofsted rating?
Christopher Whitehead Language College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christopher Whitehead Language College?
Christopher Whitehead Language College currently has 1,596 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christopher Whitehead Language College take?
Christopher Whitehead Language College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christopher Whitehead Language College?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is in Worcester, WR2 4AF, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christopher Whitehead Language College have a sixth form?
Yes, Christopher Whitehead Language College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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