The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 253 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 12–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,300
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 24.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- DROITWICH SPA HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE
- Head
- Mrs Gemma and Claire Lloyd Davies and Moss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Briar Mill, C/O Droitwich Spa High School, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre a selective school?
No. Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 1,300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre take?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 12 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre?
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre is in Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AA, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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