Christopher Whitehead Language College

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Christopher Whitehead Language College.

Worcester, WR24AF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.4%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 May 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bromwich Road
St John's
Worcester, WR24AF
Phone
1905423906
Website
christopherwhitehead.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136890
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF
Website
http://www.christopherwhitehead.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE
Capacity
1,525 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,526
Free School Meals
21.7% (331 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
100 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
35.4 (+16.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.4 (+13.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.0 (+5.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
191
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,526 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In pursuit of excellence"

Excellence Inclusion Tolerance Consideration Cooperation Growth and progress Resilience Perseverance Equality Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

We are proud to be a vibrant and inclusive 11–18 school where every student is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. At Christopher Whitehead Language College, we believe in nurturing both academic excellence and personal growth, offering a wide range of opportunities for students to thrive inside and outside the classroom.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and ambitious curriculum designed to prepare students for their future and to enable them to achieve the English Baccalaureate Key Stage Three: English, mathematics, science, history, geography, a modern foreign language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin), art, music, drama, dance, PE, religious studies, computing and ICT, and PSHE Key Stage Four core subjects: English, Mathematics, Science (double or triple award), Modern foreign language, Humanities, Physical Education, Religious Studies, PSHE In year 9, students spend time investigating their next steps and select two additional subjects to study in Years 10 and 11 Key Stage Five: students select 3 or 4 courses from over 28 subjects, including A-levels and vocational courses Enrichment programme and Impetus programme; opportunities for independent learning and careers guidance Enrichment activities such as living independently, cooking on a budget, debate club, Crochet, Couch to 5K, Football, music club

Admissions Criteria

The school's admissions policy prioritises Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children, siblings, staff children, and those with proximity to the school, with a published Year 7 PAN of 284 for 2023. Applications are online via Worcestershire County Council and must be submitted by 31 October 2024. The policy also notes that the school seeks up to 10% of students with proven aptitude for foreign languages, and includes detailed criteria for catchment and distance, attendance of linked primary schools, and random selection in equi-distance cases. In-year admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority. Admissions outside the normal age group can be requested and will be considered by the Headteacher after educational assessment. The Sixth Form has a published PAN of 110 and its own oversubscription criteria and appeals process.

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