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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a voluntary aided secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1050 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,050

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College Catchment Area Information

Admission to Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is managed by Worcestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1050 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College — School Information

Full address
Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2XD
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
17.1% of pupils
DfE URN
116999

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Frequently Asked Questions — Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College

Is Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College oversubscribed?

Yes — Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College currently has 1050 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College?

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College cover?

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College?

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.