Nunnery Wood High School

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nunnery Wood High School.

Worcester, WR52LT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
64.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 77.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
9 March 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Spetchley Road
Worcester, WR52LT
Phone
1905363636
Website
nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137051
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2LT
Website
http://www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NUNNERY WOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1,500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,494
Free School Meals
19.2% (287 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.5 (+25.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.8 (+12.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.46 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
42 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
249
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,494 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A world of opportunity"

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Stephen Powell presents Nunnery Wood High School as a thriving educational community with high parental recommendation (99%) and high student wellbeing (99% feel happy and safe), emphasising the belief that every child will succeed.

Facilities

Hall Gym Classrooms Canteen Studio A Studio B Theatre IT suite

Curriculum Highlights

Achievement Curriculum with 23 GCSEs at KS4 with a core offer including Ethics and Philosophy alongside English, Maths and Science Personal Success Curriculum including Horizons programme (relationships, cyber safety and democracy) Futures Curriculum including Wider Horizons, Careers and Study Skills to prepare for post-16 options

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admission number is 300. Admissions are coordinated by Worcestershire County Council. Online applications open 1 September 2025. Closing date 31 October 2025. Offer notification 3 March 2026. Accept/decline by 15 March 2026. Appeals deadline 28 March 2026. Feeder primary schools include Cherry Orchard Primary School, Nunnery Wood Primary School, Perry Wood Primary School, Red Hill CE Primary School, Stanley Road Primary School, Whittington CE Primary School. Catchment area can be checked via Worcestershire School Admissions site. See Admissions Policy for details.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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