Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
URN: 116999 • Worcester WR5 2XD
Overview
- Name
- Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
- URN
- 116999
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Greg McClarey (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01905352615
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Timberdine Avenue, Worcester WR5 2XD
Summary
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Worcester, Worcestershire, with a current enrolment of 1,050 students. As part of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, the college fosters a Catholic ethos, encouraging both spiritual and academic excellence among its students. The school is committed to creating a supportive community where every individual is treated with dignity and respect, promoting equality and diversity throughout its practices.
The curriculum at Blessed Edward Oldcorne emphasizes academic achievement, with recent GCSE results showing that 85% of students achieved a standard pass in English and 83% in Maths. The school also boasts a strong focus on student progress, reflected in its positive Progress 8 score of +0.26. In addition to core subjects, the college offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance the educational experience.
The college prioritizes inclusivity and has established various initiatives to eliminate discrimination and promote equality. With a diverse student body representing 41 languages, Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College aims to foster good relations among all its members, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families.
The curriculum at Blessed Edward Oldcorne emphasizes academic achievement, with recent GCSE results showing that 85% of students achieved a standard pass in English and 83% in Maths. The school also boasts a strong focus on student progress, reflected in its positive Progress 8 score of +0.26. In addition to core subjects, the college offers a range of extracurricular activities and support systems to enhance the educational experience.
The college prioritizes inclusivity and has established various initiatives to eliminate discrimination and promote equality. With a diverse student body representing 41 languages, Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College aims to foster good relations among all its members, ensuring a welcoming environment for all families.
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- Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (other)
- About Us (other)
- Equality and Diversity (other)
- Policies and documents (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Martley, the Chantry High School (70.2)
- Nunnery Wood High School (67.2)
- Christopher Whitehead Language College (66.0)
- Hanley Castle High School (62.5)
- Tudor Grange Academy Worcester (59.8)
Key details
- LA
- Worcestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1050
- Boys
- 509
- Girls
- 541
- FSM %
- 17.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Worcestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1050 | 509 | 541 | 1050 | 17.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1053 | 515 | 538 | 1050 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1048 | 531 | 517 | 1050 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1048 | 531 | 517 | 1050 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1043 | 515 | 528 | 1050 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1048 | 519 | 529 | 1050 | 7.00 |
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