New College Worcester (NMSS)
Non-maintained special school · Ages 11–19 · Worcester, Worcestershire
New College Worcester (NMSS) is a special school in Worcester, Worcestershire for ages 11–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 19 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Worcestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 52 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 25% of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 19 November 2024
Strengths
- “This school inspires, nurtures, and empowers pupils to succeed both in their education and in later life.”
- “It maintains high expectations for all pupils, including those in the sixth form.”
- “Staff give careful consideration to the needs of pupils with visual impairments.”
To improve
- “However, staff do not use these checks consistently well to address misconceptions or gaps in learning.”
- “This affects how well pupils learn.”
- “However, this work is at an early stage.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 11 December 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 23% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 35.4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Worcestershire.
- Kimichi Worcester 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Fort Royal 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Newbridge School 1.1 mi Good
- The King's School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Abigail's Place 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Norton College 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Regency High School 2.0 mi Standards maintained
- Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit 2.0 mi School remains Outstanding