The short version
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 59
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Perks (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2022 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Whittington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNunnery Wood High School
Secondary · 491m away
Worcester Sixth Form College
16 plus · 533m away
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Kimichi Worcester
Independent · 1.0km away
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is New College Worcester (NMSS)'s Ofsted rating?
New College Worcester (NMSS) was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New College Worcester (NMSS)?
New College Worcester (NMSS) currently has 59 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New College Worcester (NMSS) take?
New College Worcester (NMSS) caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is New College Worcester (NMSS)?
New College Worcester (NMSS) is in Worcester, WR5 2JX, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New College Worcester (NMSS) have a sixth form?
Yes, New College Worcester (NMSS) has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.