Heart of Worcestershire College

Type General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education
Age Range 14-99
Religion Does not apply
Address Peakman Campus
Peakman Street
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8DW
Reference Number 130713

Heart of Worcestershire College has demonstrated a strong performance overall, with an effective leadership team that has made significant strides in strengthening partnerships with local employers and stakeholders. This collaborative approach has led to enhancements in curriculum design and support for learners, resulting in improved qualification achievement rates that are now generally in line with national averages. The college fosters a culture of inclusion and has implemented robust safeguarding measures, contributing to a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, including those with special educational needs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Expected standard
 >  Leadership & Governance Expected standard
 >  Achievement Expected standard
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Expected standard
 >  Inclusion Strong standard
 >  Participation & Development Strong standard
 >  Contribution to Meeting Skills Needs Strong standard
Last Report Date 10 Mar 2026
Date Report
10 Mar 2026 Full inspection
09 Oct 2024 Monitoring visit
03 Oct 2023 Full inspection
30 Jan 2018 Full inspection
08 Mar 2016 Full inspection
10 Jun 2013 Full inspection
27 Sep 2011 Monitoring visit
07 Jun 2010 Full inspection
12 Nov 2007 Curriculum and development visit
17 Nov 2006 Monitoring visit
08 May 2006 Full inspection
17 Jun 2003 Monitoring inspection
28 Jan 2002 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong partnerships with employers enhancing curriculum and student preparedness.
  • Effective inclusion strategies that support all learners, including those with additional needs.
  • High qualifications achievement rates across most provision types.
  • Proactive leadership that values staff and encourages professional development.
  • Sustained improvements in career guidance and personal development for learners.

Areas for Improvement

  • Need for consistent feedback to improve English writing skills of carpentry apprentices.
  • Underperformance in student completion rates for electrical and automotive courses.

Name Distance
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF
0.41 miles
St George's CofE First School and Nursery
Stevenson Avenue, St. Georges C of E First School and Nursery, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8LU
0.42 miles
St Stephen's CofE First School
Mabey Avenue, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HW
0.47 miles
St Bede's Catholic Middle School
Holloway Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HA
0.6 miles
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT
0.63 miles
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU
0.85 miles
Oak Hill First School
Wirehill Drive, Lodge Park, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7JU
0.88 miles
Woodfield Academy
Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7HH
0.98 miles
Batchley First and Nursery School
Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PD
1.03 miles
Moons Moat First School
Cleeve Close, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9HR
1.43 miles
Webheath Academy Primary School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RJ
1.45 miles
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ
1.47 miles
The Vaynor First School
Tennyson Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5BL
1.5 miles
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RR
1.53 miles
Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR
1.6 miles
Church Hill Middle School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9LR
1.62 miles
Arrow Valley First School
Colts Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0LH
1.69 miles
St Thomas More Catholic First School
Woodrow Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7RY
1.77 miles
Woodrow First School
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UZ
1.83 miles
Ipsley CofE Middle School
WINYATES WAY, WINYATES, REDDITCH, B98 0UB
1.84 miles
Name Distance
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB
0.15 miles
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ
0.97 miles
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF
1.87 miles
Kingfisher School
Clifton Close, Matchborough, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0HF
1.97 miles
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH
2.09 miles
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX
2.24 miles
Studley High School
Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX
3.15 miles
Ridgeway Secondary School
Evesham Road, Redditch, B96 6BD
3.76 miles
Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB
4.28 miles
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane, Aston fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2EP
4.62 miles
Lokrum Fields
Copyholt Lane, Stoke Pound, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AY
4.82 miles
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