Christopher Whitehead Language College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AFOpen in maps

Christopher Whitehead Language College is a secondary school in Worcester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 6th of 7 secondary schools in Worcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 May 2018, report published 18 June 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

256 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.8

43.8, 2.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.8%

41.8%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62.9%

62.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc62.9%

62.9%, 22.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.11

4.11, 0.02 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

91 students

Average point score per A level entry33.93

33.93, 1.07 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,580 pupils on roll, with places for 1,525

Eligible for free school meals22.5%

22.5%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.5%

8.5%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.5%

7.5%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Christopher Whitehead Language College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The King's School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 16.1
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.1
Royal Grammar School Worcester1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 53.6
Kimichi Worcester1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Bishop Perowne CofE College1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.3

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CHRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD LANGUAGE COLLEGE
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Catherine Clark
Phone
01905423906
Website
christopherwhitehead.co.uk
Address
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF
Local authority
Worcestershire
URN
136890

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.