Nunnery Wood High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Spetchley Road Worcester Worcestershire WR5 2LT |
| Phone | 01905363636 |
| Reference Number | 137051 |
Nunnery Wood High School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluation areas. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are proud to attend and benefit from strong relationships with staff. The well-planned curriculum supports students in achieving strong GCSE results, while the school's focus on personal development, particularly through its rich extracurricular offerings and robust careers guidance, is commendable. This inspection represents the first routine evaluation since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the school has effectively considered the pandemic's impact on its operations.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1479 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 150 | 146 | 296 |
| 8 | 161 | 140 | 301 |
| 9 | 156 | 142 | 298 |
| 10 | 141 | 154 | 295 |
| 11 | 146 | 143 | 289 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% |
| White, Other | 6.8% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 09 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Nunnery Wood High School | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 07 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils consistently achieve well in their GCSE examinations.
- There is a broad and well-planned curriculum, including a range of subjects and extracurricular activities.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff create a supportive school environment.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Robust careers guidance that helps pupils secure post-school placements.
Areas for Improvement
- A low number of pupils opting to study a language at key stage 4.
- Assessment practices at key stage 3 are sometimes overly focused on GCSE requirements, not tailored enough to current pupil knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 135 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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0.2 miles |
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