The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 287 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,479
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- NUNNERY WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Stephen Powell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spetchley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Nunnery Wood High School a selective school?
No. Nunnery Wood High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nunnery Wood High School's Ofsted rating?
Nunnery Wood High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nunnery Wood High School?
Nunnery Wood High School currently has 1,479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nunnery Wood High School take?
Nunnery Wood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nunnery Wood High School?
Nunnery Wood High School is in Worcester, WR5 2LT, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nunnery Wood High School have a sixth form?
No, Nunnery Wood High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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