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Christopher Whitehead Language College

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Christopher Whitehead Language College

Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2018

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

Academic picture

43.8school · 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
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
41.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

43.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.246.4
2023/2445.046.4
2024/2543.846.0

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
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.100.00
2023/24-0.180.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
62.9%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
26.2%
EBacc 9-4
36.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.93
A*-A Grades
22.2%
A*-B Grades
48.4%
AAB+ %
15.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 115 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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The King's School
0.87 km away · Other independent school
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
1.59 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Newbridge School
1.62 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good
Royal Grammar School Worcester
1.72 km away · Other independent school
Riversides School
1.95 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good

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About Christopher Whitehead Language College

Christopher Whitehead Language College is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,596 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4AF | More schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Christopher Whitehead Language College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. May 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Christopher Whitehead Language College

What is Christopher Whitehead Language College's Ofsted rating?
Christopher Whitehead Language College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Christopher Whitehead Language College's latest exam results?
Christopher Whitehead Language College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Christopher Whitehead Language College located?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire (WR2 4AF).
How many pupils attend Christopher Whitehead Language College?
Christopher Whitehead Language College has around 1,596 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Christopher Whitehead Language College with other schools?
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