Special schoolData as of May 2026

New College Worcester (NMSS)

Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX

Non-maintained special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Inadequate

Apr 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.4

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	28.7	46.4
2024/25	35.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	+0.15	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Nunnery Wood High School

0.49 km away · Academy converter

Good

Worcester Sixth Form College

0.53 km away · Academy 16-19 converter

Kimichi Worcester

1.04 km away · Other independent school

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

1.46 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Newbridge School

1.81 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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?

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