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Tudor Grange Academy Worcester, Worcester

Good
Secondary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 11–18

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Worcester, part of Tudor Grange Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 3rd-highest of the 7 schools in Worcester with published results, and 1,295th of 3,298 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.

GCSE results
In line with England
Ofsted
Good (2019)
Demand
Oversubscribed
Attendance
In line with England
Progress (2024)
Below average
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Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days

Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester in detail

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester in its own words

In its own words: "The ethos of the Academy is built around a set of core TUDOR values; We aspire for our students to be successful and ready to contribute positively to wider society. We support this through WISER: A family of academies within the Midlands with a shared ethos, common values and collective goals."

Coming up: an open evening on Monday 26 October 2026 and an open evening on Friday 30 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Worcestershire

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

In 2026, pupils at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.4 in Worcestershire and 47 across England.

52% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 41% in Worcestershire and 47% in England.

That is up from 45.9 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.41: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 37.5, against 51.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 14.2 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were History, Combined Science and Art and Design.

Getting a place at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester

For September 2026 entry, 208 families put Tudor Grange Academy Worcester as their first choice and 446 named it as one of their preferences, for 202 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 22 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

Admissions history and your chances at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state secondary schools to Tudor Grange Academy Worcester are Bishop Perowne CofE College (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.3); Nunnery Wood High School (2.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.3); Christopher Whitehead Language College (2.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.3); and Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (2.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50.9).

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Bishop Perowne CofE CollegeNunnery Wood High SchoolChristopher Whitehead Language CollegeBlessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

The trust

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester is one of 13 schools run by Tudor Grange Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2024/25.

All 13 schools in Tudor Grange Academies Trust

What parents say

93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

Where pupils go next

Of the 191 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 83% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 26% to a further education college, 6% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

Of the 51 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 53% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 26% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

Who goes there

9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 231 pupils (21.8%) received SEN support and 63 (5.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farm Close (opposite), 90 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 304 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, Tudor Grange Academy Worcester issued 188 suspensions, 17.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 5 permanent exclusions.

Primary schools nearby

The primary schools closest to Tudor Grange Academy Worcester are Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell (0.5 miles), North Worcester Primary School (0.5 miles), St Barnabas CofE Primary School (0.5 miles) and Cranham Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.

Tudor Grange Primary Academy PerdiswellNorth Worcester Primary SchoolSt Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolCranham Primary School

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Likely (~828m)Possible (~1.2km)Unlikely (~1.5km)

Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr David Butler
Pupils:1,059
LA:Worcestershire
Phone:01905454627
Address:Bilford Road, Worcester, WR3 8HN
Trust:TUDOR GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST (13 schools)
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2009

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago

This judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

-

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form

Inspected 1 October 2024View full report
URN:135913
UKPRN:10027608
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Worcester
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report, in its own words

What is it like to attend this school?

The school aspires to offer a transformative experience for its pupils, and for many it achieves this goal. Pupils feel genuinely cared for in this friendly, inclusive school. They know that trusted adults keep them safe and will act swiftly to help them if they have any worries. Pupils are encouraged to take full advantage of the distinctive opportunities available to nurture their talents and expand their horizons. As one pupil explained, 'There is something for everyone here.'

Staff know pupils well. This fosters a strong sense of belonging throughout the school. Pupils enjoy friendships with their peers. The corridors are often filled with cheerful conversations as pupils move calmly between lessons. In lessons, pupils engage attentively, eager to participate and keen to answer their teachers' questions. Although pupils' achievements are not fully reflected in the 2023 published outcomes, they are increasingly developing a strong, well-connected understanding of their subjects. This is because of ongoing improvements in the school's curriculum.

What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?

The school is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that every pupil can succeed, providing tailored support for those who require it. The vision of being 'determined and ambitious for every child' is evident throughout the school. The school community works together with dedication to help every pupil succeed, both academically and in building pupils' character. The school is enabling increasing proportions of pupils to follow the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects. The 'WISER' Pathway, which emphasises well-being, mental health, and character, enriches the academic curriculum, enabling pupils to thrive.

The school is acutely aware that some pupils and their families face additional challenges. The 'team around the child' approach ensures that the needs of individual pupils are known and addressed. For pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), curriculum adaptations are thoughtfully designed to ensure they learn alongside their peers. Support plans guide teachers in adapting lessons. Regular progress checks provide clear insights into how vulnerable pupils, including those with SEND, are progressing over time.

From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

At a Glance

28.1%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

93 responses
Would recommend83%
Child is happy86%
Child does well87%
High expectations81%
Feels safe87%
Well behaved83%
Bullying dealt with (of parents with a view)71%
Kept informed76%
Handles concerns (of parents who raised one)74%
Wider development76%

Source: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

Academic year 2025/26

GCSE Results

2023
2024
2025
2026
Attainment 8 GCSE Eng+Maths

2025/26 academic year

Progress 8 has remained stable at around -0.41 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 45.2 to 48.0 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 48% to 52% (2023 to 2026).

Performance by Group

GroupProgress 8Attainment 8Eng+Maths 5+
All pupils-48.051.6%
Disadvantaged(50)-37.534%
Not known to be disadvantaged(142)-51.757.7%
Boys(107)-48.556.1%
Girls(85)-47.545.9%
Show more breakdowns (2)
Known or believed to be other than English(9)-59.777.8%
Non mobile(191)-48.251.8%

2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data

GCSE Subjects Offered

Mathematics380
English Literature374
English Language372
History302
Combined Science284
Art and Design178
Spanish98
Business Studies90
Physics88
Social Studies88
Biology84
Chemistry84
Geography76
Sports Studies70
Health Studies50
Physical Education48
Food Preparation and Nutrition44
Media / Film / TV Studies40
Design and Technology36
Music34

+ 5 more subjects

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations

After GCSEs (Year 11) - 191 students

Continued education83%
Further education26%
Apprenticeships6%
Employment2%
Not in education/employment6%

2023/24 data

Exclusions & Suspensions

5

Permanent exclusions

0.46%

Exclusion rate

188

Suspensions

17.25%

Suspension rate

66 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,090 pupils

2024/25 academic year

How Does This School Compare?

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Keep up with Tudor Grange Academy Worcester

Getting There

Bus Stops

Farm Close (opp)
89m · 1 min walk
Kingston Avenue (opp)
249m · 4 min walk
Blackpole Retail Park (Eastbound)
395m · 6 min walk
Astwood Road (adj)
397m · 6 min walk
Leisure Centre (Opp)
422m · 7 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
13
Fatal
0
Serious
5
Children hurt
4

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight.

4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.

2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

86%

Available places

1,075 pupils

1,250 places

175 spare places in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Worcester

High pressure
New homes approved:2,461
Projected new pupils:443

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worcester

Across Worcestershire council

Low demand council-wide0.93 applications per place

Places available

4,103

Applications

3,828

Got 1st preference

88.1%

Got preferred school

95.7%

All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Oversubscribed

Inspection History(7)

1 October 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding
Sixth FormOutstanding
21 May 2019
Leadership & ManagementGood
1 May 2018

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

231

SEN Support

63

EHC Plans

27.8%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Social, Emotional & Mental Health84
Speech, Language & Communication79
Autistic Spectrum Disorder57
Specific Learning Difficulty46
Moderate Learning Difficulty17
Physical Disability5
Profound & Multiple LD2
Hearing Impairment2
Visual Impairment1
Other1
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
83.0%
Asian
3.1%
Black
1.4%
Mixed
5.1%
Chinese
0.2%
Other
0.3%
Unclassified
0.3%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals28.1%
English as Additional Language9.1%

1,059

Total Pupils

559

Boys

500

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

71

Teachers

14.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£53,155

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£7,084

Per pupil

£7631k

Total funding

£284k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£907,235
EAL funding£11,165
Lump sum£145,100

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.5%

Overall absence

21.5%

Persistent absence

1,034

Enrolments

Authorised5.6%
Unauthorised2.9%
Persistent (10%+)21.5%
Severe (50%+)4.4%

Absence trend

5.2%
18/19
5.1%
20/21
8.7%
21/22
8.2%
22/23
8.3%
23/24
8.5%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about Tudor Grange Academy Worcester

What are GCSE results like at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

In the 2026 results, pupils at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48. 52% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.

What is Tudor Grange Academy Worcester's Ofsted rating?

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

No fixed boundary. When Tudor Grange Academy Worcester is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 1250 places.

How big are the classes at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

Classes at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester average 21.9 pupils (2025/26).

How many pupils go to Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester has around 1059 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

8.5% of sessions were missed at Tudor Grange Academy Worcester in 2024/25. 21.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tudor Grange Academy Worcester on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.

How many road collisions happen near Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 8 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Tudor Grange Academy Worcester?

Tudor Grange Academy Worcester is at Bilford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8HN.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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