Worcester schools news
Worcester schools news, newest first: Ofsted reports, admissions, term dates and school achievements.
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Nunnery Wood High School Rated Strong in Four Ofsted Areas
Nunnery Wood High School's first Ofsted report card rates it Strong standard for teaching, inclusion, results and leadership. Attendance is its next step.
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Education
Northwick Manor Wins Worcester Show Schools' Garden Prize
Northwick Manor Primary won the Worcester Show Schools' Competition for its garden and allotment, with St Barnabas runner-up. The Mayor presented the awards.
Education
University of Worcester Wins UK Social Mobility Award
The University of Worcester beat six other finalists, including Leeds and Exeter, to University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards on 6 October.
Schools
New Worcester Secondary School Dropped: 45 Places Instead
The county scrapped the 600-place Newtown Road school and has 45 of the 90 places needed by 2029. City councillors voted on 15 September to demand one west of the Severn.
Planning
Worcester Sixth Form College: 4-Storey Extension Approved
Six new classrooms and 36 toilet cubicles were approved on 13 August under 26/00070/FUL. The college has 1,800 students and a consented cap of 2,020.
Education
University of Worcester named UK's best for graduate jobs
The University of Worcester is Daily Mail University Guide's University of the Year for Graduate Jobs 2027, announced on results day. What the government data behind it measures.
Schools
Worcester Term Dates 2026/27: Half Term Is 26 to 30 October
Worcestershire council schools break up for Christmas on 18 December and return on 4 January 2027. Every 2026/27 holiday, plus RGS, King's and INSET days.