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Nunnery Wood High School Catchment Area

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

Nunnery Wood High School is a academy converter secondary school in Worcester, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1479 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,479

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Nunnery Wood High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Nunnery Wood High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Worcestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Nunnery Wood High School — School Information

Full address
Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2LT
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137051

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If Nunnery Wood High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Worcester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Nunnery Wood High School

Is Nunnery Wood High School oversubscribed?

Nunnery Wood High School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Nunnery Wood High School?

Admission to Nunnery Wood High School 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 Nunnery Wood High School cover?

Nunnery Wood High School 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 Nunnery Wood High School?

Nunnery Wood High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.