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New College Worcester (NMSS) Catchment Area

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

New College Worcester (NMSS) is a non-maintained special not applicable school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 59 pupils, and a capacity of 96 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

59

Pupils

96

Capacity

61%

Fill rate

New College Worcester (NMSS) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New College Worcester (NMSS)?

The catchment area for New College Worcester (NMSS) is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for New College Worcester (NMSS) is set by Worcestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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New College Worcester (NMSS): 96 places, 61% filled: places available

New College Worcester (NMSS) has a published admission number of 96 places. 59 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 61%. At 61% full, the school currently has headroom below its 96 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 25% of pupils at New College Worcester (NMSS) are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

New College Worcester (NMSS): School Information

Full address
Whittington Road, Worcester, WR5 2JX
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Non-maintained special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
25% of pupils
DfE URN
117064

Other Not applicable Schools in Worcester

If New College Worcester (NMSS) is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Worcester are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to New College Worcester (NMSS) by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: New College Worcester (NMSS)

What is the catchment area for New College Worcester (NMSS)?

The catchment area for New College Worcester (NMSS) is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is New College Worcester (NMSS) oversubscribed?

New College Worcester (NMSS) has a capacity of 96 places and currently has 59 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for New College Worcester (NMSS)?

Admission to New College Worcester (NMSS) is managed by Worcestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does New College Worcester (NMSS) cover?

New College Worcester (NMSS) is a not applicable school in Worcester, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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