Christopher Whitehead Language College

Christopher Whitehead Language College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-18 academy with sixth form, situated on the west bank of the River Severn in Worcester, Worcestershire and has approximately 1400 students.  The vibrant oversubscribed school opened its sixth form in September 2015.  In the latest 2018 Ofsted inspection, personal development, behaviour and welfare was judged as ‘Outstanding’.  CWLC were delighted to be re-awarded the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence in June 2019.

Values and vision

Christopher Whitehead Language College values all its students and believes that, with its support, everyone achieves excellence in their education. The school believes it is a happy, vibrant place that offers life-changing experiences; it runs 24 after school clubs and in-school experiences, allowing academic, sporting, dramatic and artistic development to the highest standards.

Christopher Whitehead Language College’s mantra is ‘In pursuit of excellence’, which it says is much more than a strapline and can be seen in every aspect of the school where personal development is as important as academic success. The school believes its students feel happy, safe and ready to learn. 

Christopher Whitehead Language College’s latest Ofsted report