SchoolScoresWorcester Sixth Form College
Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of HEART OF MERCIA
Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2LU
01905 362600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
610 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 49% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.4 | 32 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
37 subjects, 1,511 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 151 | 3% | 10% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 115 | 21% | 44% | 40% |
| Psychology | 115 | 4% | 21% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 95 | 2% | 15% | 16% |
| Biology | 79 | 3% | 13% | 27% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 60 | 2% | 18% | 14% |
| Chemistry | 57 | 14% | 44% | 30% |
| Economics | 57 | 2% | 9% | 26% |
| English Literature | 57 | 4% | 7% | 23% |
| English Language | 56 | 4% | 5% | 13% |
| History | 55 | 4% | 22% | 23% |
| Physics | 53 | 13% | 30% | 31% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 49 | 8% | 29% | 32% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 45 | 11% | 24% | 26% |
| Geography | 45 | 2% | 9% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 37 | 3% | 22% | 24% |
| Film Studies | 35 | 3% | 14% | 17% |
| Government and Politics | 34 | 12% | 32% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 33 | 18% | 45% | 38% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 33 | 3% | 15% | 17% |
| Religious Studies | 32 | 0% | 13% | 22% |
| Law | 29 | 7% | 14% | 17% |
| Classical Civilisation | 26 | 4% | 12% | 23% |
| Environmental Science | 26 | 4% | 8% | 14% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 25 | 24% | 64% | 59% |
| Accounting / Finance | 22 | 5% | 18% | 15% |
| Music Technology | 22 | 5% | 5% | 15% |
| Spanish | 13 | 8% | 31% | 34% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 11 | 0% | 9% | 19% |
| French | 10 | 20% | 50% | 38% |
| Geology | 10 | 10% | 20% | 25% |
| Dance | 6 | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| German | 6 | 33% | 33% | 42% |
| Russian | 6 | 83% | 100% | – |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Music, Arabic, Polish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
767 students in this year group.
86% — 4 points above the Worcestershire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 31% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
673 students in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Worcestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 59% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 13% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 69% | 59% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years | Not published | 21.9%* | 26.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan | Not published | 1.9%* | 2.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | Not published | 13.1%* | 11.9% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Worcester. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 7.8%* | 17.5% |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2021/22.
Nearby secondary schools
- Nunnery Wood High School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kimichi Worcester 0.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 47% A*/A at A level
- Bishop Perowne CofE College 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Christopher Whitehead Language College 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Royal Grammar School Worcester 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 62% A*/A at A level
- Tudor Grange Academy Worcester 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Worcester Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Worcester Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Worcester Sixth Form College do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144888.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.