Worcester Sixth Form College, Worcester
Worcester Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Worcester, part of Heart of Mercia. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Worcester Sixth Form College in detail
Worcester Sixth Form College in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Duke of Edinburgh, journalism and book club.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 5 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Worcestershire
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Worcester Sixth Form College is one of 5 schools run by Heart of Mercia, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 883 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 45% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 32% into work. 13% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
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 Sixth Form College (adjacent), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 153 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
About
Worcester Sixth Form College is a 16-19 Academy in Worcester, England. It is located in the south-east of the city and was founded on the site of the former Worcester Grammar School for Girls following reorganisation in 1983.
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At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C+
Average grade
34.4
Points per entry
B-
Best 3 A-Levels
14%
Achieving AAB+
Average
Value added
610
A-Level students
89%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 17 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 883 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
13%
Top-third university
58%
Degree course
62%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 714 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Latest from Worcester Sixth Form College
Celebrating Results Success
13 Aug 2026
Rachael Dobson
30 Jul 2026
Global Essay Prize Finalist
9 Jul 2026
Biology Research Presentation
1 Jul 2026
Careers Fair
6 May 2026
Health T Level Students Air Ambulance Experience
28 Apr 2026
From Worcester Sixth Form College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Keep up with Worcester Sixth Form College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Worcester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worcester
Across Worcestershire council
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.
Inspection History(2)
Further education and skills inspection
Questions parents ask about Worcester Sixth Form College
What is Worcester Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Worcester Sixth Form College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Worcester Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When Worcester Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Worcester Sixth Form College?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Worcester Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Worcester Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 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 Worcester Sixth Form College?
Worcester Sixth Form College is at Spetchley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)