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Christopher Whitehead Language College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Neil Morris

corporate_fareCHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE

location_onWorcester, WR2 4AF

language Visit Website phone 1905423906

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,496

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Attainment 8

43.8

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Worcestershire

#1,965 of 3,216 nationally

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Christopher Whitehead Language College is a Academy converter secondary school in Worcester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Christopher Whitehead Language College is an academy converter in Worcester, Worcestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE. The school has approximately 1,596 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8, placing the school #17 in Worcestershire and #1,965 of 3,216 nationally. 41.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 48.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.14 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

41.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.8%

Entering EBacc62.90%

EBacc APS4.11

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.20%

EBacc APS4.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.96

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.95

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.6

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.59

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.9%

Achieving A*–A22.2%

Achieving A*–B48.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.6%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 May 2023

Inspection Report

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22 May 2018

Inspection Report

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09 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-05-22

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-09

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(18 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,596 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,596	18	1.1%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,597	13	0.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,519	20	1.3%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,526	17	1.1%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,517	32	2.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,490	20	1.3%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,496	34	2.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,508	31	2.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,486	17	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,484	19	1.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,485	25	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,428	24	1.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,434	6	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,436	19	1.3%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,392	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,392	18	1.3%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,391	26	1.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,375	16	1.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,382	13	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,394	21	1.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,332	26	2.0%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,342	15	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,346	16	1.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,260	13	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,266	19	1.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,261	18	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree35%

disagree22%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree16%

disagree11%

strongly disagree12%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree24%

disagree12%

strongly disagree29%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree48%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree33%

disagree5%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree28%

disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree25%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Haybridge High School and Sixth Form

The Chase

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Woodrush High School

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