Nunnery Wood High School
Nunnery Wood High School is an academy school in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. It is a co educational school and a Science College, with about 1,350 students on roll aged from 11 to 16. In 1983, following a restructuring of schools in Worcestershire, the Nunnery Wood Secondary School was renamed Nunnery Wood High School.[1]
| Nunnery Wood High School | |
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Spetchley Road West Midlands Worcester , Worcestershire , WR5 2LT England , United Kingdom | |
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| School type | Academy |
| Local authority | Worcestershire |
| Authority | LEA |
| Specialist | Science College |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chairperson | Helen West |
| Headteacher | Steve Powell |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1,350 |
| Education system | National Curriculum |
| Colour(s) | Green, Red and White |
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| Website | http://www.nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk |
The school campus is located on the edge of Worcester, surrounded by some 15 acres (61,000 m2) of gardens and playing fields which it shares with the adjacent Sixth Form College. The school benefits from refurbished or purpose built extensions including facilities for Science, English, Music, Art & Design, Languages and ICT. The school's sports centre has an all weather outdoor pitch and athletics track.[1]
In 2008, 73% of students achieved five or more A* to C GCSE qualifications. In November 2013, Year 11 students had the highest pass rate of all time for the school in the English Language GCSE, with over 82% of the school year achieving A* to C GCSE qualifications. Following an inspection in October 2008, the school was accorded an overall assessment of Grade 1 (Outstanding).[1]
The school became a science college in 2004.[1]
Notable alumni
- Mark Little, professional footballer for Peterborough United and Bristol City