Located in Worcester, New College Worcester (NMSS) is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
New College Worcester (NMSS) currently has around 59 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 25.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 29.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 50%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX |
| Website: | www.ncw.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01905763933 |
| School Type: | Non-maintained special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Perks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117064 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 96 |
| Number of Pupils: | 59 |
| Number of Boys: | 30 |
| Number of Girls: | 29 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 29.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 50% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.00% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood Primary School Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington CofE Primary School Whittington , WR5 2QZ | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Hill CofE Primary School Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nunnery Wood High School Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 582 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU | - not rated | 582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcester College of Technology Deansway , WR1 2JF | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Worcester (NMSS) Whittington Road , WR5 2JX | - not rated | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kimichi Worcester St Placides, Battenhall Avenue , WR5 2HP | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Worcester Mount Battenhall , WR5 2HP | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Thornton House School Wylds Lane , WR5 1DR | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Royal Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.