Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Worcester, WR5 2XD · Worcestershire · secondary school
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6th 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 — 7.6/10 against 887 of them, against 7.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.9 · 77 | 30% | 2.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.9 · 74 | 10% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 58.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,036 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 in raising their Attainment 8 scores further? What specific enrichment opportunities are available to students outside of core lessons? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Overview
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils feel valued and proud. The inspection confirms that staff maintain high expectations, resulting in a clean, respectful community where students are "strong advocates and excellent ambassadors."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and are "proud to be part of the school community," with staff ensuring new arrivals settle in quickly.
- The curriculum is "broad and wide-ranging," with an "ambitious subject curriculum" that includes challenging texts in English and relevant problem-solving in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support," including tailored resources like audio recordings and large-text books, helping them make "strong progress."
- Leaders provide a "rich wider curriculum" that develops spiritual and cultural character through international visits and charitable work, such as raising funds for a hospital in Zimbabwe.
- Staff workload is carefully managed, allowing teachers more time to collaborate on curriculum development and share resources.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue efforts to increase pupils’ take-up of modern foreign languages and humanities subjects at GCSE, as the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) has not been central to the curriculum.
- Leaders need to sharpen their understanding of how well the curriculum is implemented in each subject to better determine school improvement priorities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and pupils having access to systems like ‘chatter boxes’ and an online app to share concerns confidentially.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.6 |
| 2024/25 | 53.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.9 |
| 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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