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Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre

Details

Age Range12-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
AddressBriar Mill, WR9 0AA
School Websitewww.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone1905774421
URN136927

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 DateOfsted 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 DateInspection TypeInspection Report
20 February 2024School inspection: GoodView
07 June 2022School inspectionView
28 March 2017Short inspectionView
20 June 2013Curriculum and development visitView
21 November 2012Full inspection: GoodView
23 May 2012Monitoring visitView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView
05 October 2011Full inspection: InadequateView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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