Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Secondary
Local authority maintained
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2XDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a secondary school in Worcester for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 1st of 7 secondary schools in Worcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2013, report published 6 March 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

203 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.1

53.1, 7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths58.6%

58.6%, 13.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.8%

76.8%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc19.7%

19.7%, 20.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.40

4.40, 0.31 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,036 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals19.9%

19.9%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.6%

21.6%, the same as the England average.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Kimichi Worcester	0.3 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
The King's School	0.6 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 16.1
Nunnery Wood High School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 49.7
Christopher Whitehead Language College	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 43.8
Worcester Sixth Form College	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Voluntary aided school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Greg McClarey
Phone: 01905352615
Website: blessededward.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2XD
Local authority: Worcestershire
URN: 116999

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.