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Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre

State school · Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 12-18
  • 1,300 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,300 ·
Local authority
Worcestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr J Brook

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.3%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.80
LA avg.
31.83
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
89
Number of teachers
15:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,300
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Briar Mill
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 0AA
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Telephone: 01905 774421

Email: office@droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk

Website: http://www.droitwichspahigh.worcs.sch.uk

Local authority: Worcestershire County Council

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School data & information Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre Briar Mill, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA
1,300 Pupil numbers
24.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
15:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
89 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.3%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.30
LA avg.
44.50
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.28 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 3
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 255 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 251 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 255 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15.2%
LA avg.
12.9%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.80
LA avg.
31.83
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 6 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 C
Psychology GCE A level 29 B
Physics GCE A level 10 B
Mathematics GCE A level 15 A
History GCE A level 10 B
Geography GCE A level 11 B
Film Studies GCE A level 6 B
Economics GCE A level 14 A
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 10 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 13 A
Biology GCE A level 17 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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