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New College Worcester

Independent Special school · Worcester, WR5 2JX
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • Not provided
  • 59 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
59 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Fees
Paid for by LA
Local authority
Worcestershire County Council
SEN provision
    · VI

Headteacher

Head

Rachel Perks

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE

Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Boarders

62
Total boarders
40
Full time boarders
22
Weekly boarders

Pupils

59
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
Paid for by LA

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Inadequate

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

What the school says

New College Worcester is a residential college for blind and partially sighted students aged 11-19. Every student recieves an individual programme of education, mobility and Independent Living Skills to support them in reaching their full potential, both in and outside the classroom.

Contact the school

Address

Whittington Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2JX
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Telephone: 01905 763933

Email: office@ncw.co.uk

Website: https://www.ncw.co.uk/

Local authority: Worcestershire County Council

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School data & information New College Worcester Whittington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2JX
59 Pupil numbers
36/34 Pupil numbers boy/girls split
62 Total boarders
40 Full time boarders
22 Weekly boarders
25 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

New College Worcester is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The College caters for students with a visual impairment, who are able to access the National Curriculum at levels 2-7 at Key Stage 3 and Entry level and GCSE courses at Key Stage 4. The College is able to support students who have additional needs, including hearing impairment, physical disability, Asperger's syndrome, autistic spectrum disorders and social and communication needs. In the Sixth Form most students are studying for a wide range of AS/A2 subjects, with many going on to Higher Education. We also offer a very flexible curriculum which could include GCSE's, ASDAN and Numeracy and Literacy courses. All students have Mobility training, Independent Living skills training and ICT support as appropriate. The College also offers a very wide range of extra-curricular activities, including music, sport and drama.

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Inadequate

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