The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,125
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 19%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- AVONREACH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Nockton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2BX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Pershore High School a selective school?
No. Pershore High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Pershore High School's Ofsted rating?
Pershore High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pershore High School?
Pershore High School currently has 1,125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pershore High School take?
Pershore High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Pershore High School?
Pershore High School is in Pershore, WR10 2BX, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pershore High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Pershore High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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