Baxter College
Kidderminster, DY11 5PQ · Worcestershire · secondary school
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31st of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 575 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.8 · 6 | 46% | 0.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.87 · 4 | 38% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.3 · 4 | 15% | 0.05 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baxter College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.87 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Combined Cadet Force, Student Parliament, and Engagement 8. Arts include Performing Arts Productions and Worcestershire Voices and Visions. Trips include field trips and overseas visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 766 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,068. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with national medians? What specific support is available for students aiming for Progress 8 scores above 0?
What Ofsted said about Baxter College
Overview
Baxter College is described as an inclusive school where pupils are "safe and happy" and benefit from "positive relationships with staff." While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated as good, the quality of education requires improvement because the curriculum is not delivered consistently, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and want to learn," with staff applying behaviour expectations "consistently" in a "calm and orderly atmosphere."
- The curriculum intent is "ambitious," with subjects like geography being "broad and logically sequenced."
- There is a "strong focus" on reading, with effective support for those struggling with phonics and quick interventions for those falling behind.
- Personal development is supported by a "wide-ranging" programme, including the ‘Baxter Baccalaureate’ and extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
- Leaders and governors "hold leaders to account" and support development through "well-chosen external partnerships."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum improvements are "implemented consistently well across subjects" so all pupils can succeed.
- Teachers should use assessment "appropriately to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge and understanding."
- Attendance remains a priority, as "too many pupils are persistently absent," missing out on learning and wider opportunities.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 31.9 |
| 2024/25 | 36.6 |
| 2025/26 | 33.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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