Special schoolData as of May 2026

New College Worcester (NMSS)

Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX

A Inadequate-rated special school in Worcester.

Non-maintained special school

Pupils

Ages

11-19

FSM

25.0%

Attainment 8

35.4

Ofsted

Inadequate

Apr 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

35.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

6.0%

Basics 9-5

23.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

23.1%

EBacc APS

3.08

EBacc 9-5

7.7%

EBacc 9-4

15.4%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About New College Worcester (NMSS)

New College Worcester (NMSS) is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. The school has around 59 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX | More schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for New College Worcester (NMSS), including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Apr 2022 — Inadequate
Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about New College Worcester (NMSS)

What is New College Worcester (NMSS)'s Ofsted rating?

New College Worcester (NMSS) received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about New College Worcester (NMSS)?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 93% of parents would recommend New College Worcester (NMSS).

What are New College Worcester (NMSS)'s latest exam results?

New College Worcester (NMSS): GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is New College Worcester (NMSS) located?

New College Worcester (NMSS) is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire (WR5 2JX).

How many pupils attend New College Worcester (NMSS)?

New College Worcester (NMSS) has around 59 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare New College Worcester (NMSS) with other schools?

View New College Worcester (NMSS)'s full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Worcestershire.