Christopher Whitehead Language College

Christopher Whitehead Language College is an 11-18 school ‘in pursuit of excellence' in all areas of its community's life. Near to the cricket ground, on the west bank of the River Severn in Worcester, it is a larger than average, inclusive and community-focused comprehensive school with approximately 1600 students. In the last five years, the school has enjoyed a huge rise in popularity amongst the local community and is still proud of outstanding student behaviour.

In our latest 2018 Ofsted inspection, personal development, behaviour and welfare was judged as ‘outstanding’. We were delighted to be re-awarded the prestigious Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence in July 2024.

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