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 |
| School Website | www.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1905774421 |
| URN | 136927 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 07 June 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 28 March 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 20 June 2013 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 21 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 May 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
| 05 October 2011 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 13.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 |
| Progress 8 | -0.28 |
| 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% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| 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% |
Nearby Schools
Westacre Middle School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-12, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ombersley Way, , WR9 0AA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Joseph's Close, , WR9 0RY
Chawson First School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wych Road, , WR9 8BW
Witton Middle School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 9-12, Gender: Mixed
Address: Old Coach Road, , WR9 8BD