Nunnery Wood High School
Worcester, WR5 2LT · Worcestershire · secondary school
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4th 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 — 8.2/10 against 879 of them, against 7.8/10 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% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.4 · 76 | 31% | 2.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.46 · 82 | 26% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.3 · 75 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nunnery Wood High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started 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 (7.1 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Girls' Football Tournament, perform in Matilda the Musical and the Christmas Carol Concert, and attend Year 7 Bushcraft and Wider Horizons trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,488 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 maintain the progress seen in 2023/24? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Nunnery Wood High School
Overview
Pupils are proud to attend Nunnery Wood High School, enjoying lessons and maintaining "extremely positive relationships with staff." The school fosters a strong ethos where pupils "rise to the high expectations of staff" and consistently achieve well in GCSE examinations. Leaders have ensured a "well-planned curriculum" that allows pupils to pursue their passions, supported by a "rich and diverse" extra-curricular programme.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, listening attentively and completing work, with bullying described as "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to "talk confidently about what they know and understand across the curriculum."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and present ideas clearly, providing valuable feedback for improvement.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through effective use of ‘pupil passports’ and targeted literacy interventions.
- The careers programme is "extremely strong," ensuring the "overwhelming majority of pupils secure a place in education or training."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue plans to increase the number of pupils opting to study languages at key stage 4, as current uptake remains relatively low.
- Assessment in key stage 3 needs refinement to avoid an "over-reliance on what pupils need to know at GCSE level" and better check current learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders are highly reflective and staff receive regular training on matters including harmful sexual behaviours.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.8 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 51.3 |
| 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
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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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