Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Details
| Age Range | 12-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Address | Briar Mill, WR9 0AA |
| URN | 136927 |
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School Census
| Total | 1260 |
| Girls/Boys | 620/640 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 279 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | Good |
| 21/11/2012 | Good |
| 05/10/2011 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 20/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 15% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.54 |
| Progress 8 | -0.33 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |