Christopher Whitehead Language College
Worcester, Worcestershire County Council · WR2 4AF
True to its name, Christopher Whitehead Language College places modern languages at the heart of its identity, teaching Spanish, French and Chinese alongside the core curriculum. This is a large state secondary in Worcester, with around 1,526 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 15 to one. Founded in 1983 and led by headteacher Catherine Clark, it admits pupils at 11 and carries a Good Ofsted rating for both leadership and its sixth form. Around 7.5 per cent of pupils receive SEN support.
1,526
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,526
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Worcester, Worcestershire County Council
Headteacher
Headteacher Catherine Clark
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
17%
A-level A*-A
22%
A-level A*-B
48%
Teaching & academics
Ofsted judges both leadership and the sixth form to be Good. At GCSE, 17 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range, a sign that top results are achieved by a minority rather than the majority. The sixth form offers a broad mix of A-levels alongside BTEC and the EPQ; 22 per cent of A-level entries reach A*-A and 48 per cent A*-B. Popular subjects span Psychology, Mathematics, Biology, History and Film Studies, with a strong language and humanities flavour running through both GCSE and A-level choices.
Sixth form
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.52%
- EHC plans
- 4.07%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on football, netball and martial arts, giving pupils both team and individual options. The college's language specialism, including Chinese, broadens horizons beyond the standard curriculum.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1983
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 25 May 2023
The last word
A large, comprehensive Worcester secondary with a distinctive languages focus and a solid Good Ofsted record. Best suited to families who value breadth and a settled all-through route to sixth form.
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Christopher Whitehead Language College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Christopher Whitehead Language College located?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is located at Worcester, WR2 4AF.
What type of school is Christopher Whitehead Language College?
Christopher Whitehead Language College is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Christopher Whitehead Language College?
Christopher Whitehead Language College has approximately 1,526 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.