Arrow Vale High School
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 843 pupils
85% stayed in education · Attainment 8 38.8
Academy 16-19 converter
Worcester Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
- 0of 2,020 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Worcester Sixth Form College (URN 130719, until 8 June 2017).
What the data says
Worcester Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 767 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 45% went to university (Worcestershire 34%, England 37%), and 13% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, around the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Sociology, Psychology and Mathematics.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Worcestershire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Worcester Sixth Form College | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 767 | 3,954 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 86% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 45% | 34% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 13% | 16% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 31% | 35% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 9% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Worcester Sixth Form College | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 1,755 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 610 | 2,307 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 34.42 | 32.00 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 14% | 12% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 151 | 25% | 13% |
| Psychology | 114 | 19% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 114 | 19% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 95 | 16% | 13% |
| Biology | 78 | 13% | 20% |
| Media Studies | 59 | 10% | 4% |
| Economics | 57 | 9% | 13% |
| Chemistry | 55 | 9% | 17% |
| History | 55 | 9% | 13% |
| English Literature | 55 | 9% | 11% |
| English Language | 55 | 9% | 4% |
| Physics | 52 | 9% | 12% |
| Graphic Communication | 48 | 8% | 2% |
| Geography | 45 | 7% | 10% |
| Photography | 45 | 7% | 3% |
| Computer Science | 36 | 6% | 5% |
| Film Studies | 35 | 6% | 2% |
| Politics | 33 | 5% | 6% |
| Fine Art | 33 | 5% | 3% |
| Physical Education | 32 | 5% | 3% |
| Religious Studies | 32 | 5% | 4% |
| Law | 29 | 5% | 4% |
| Environmental Science | 26 | 4% | 1% |
| Classical Civilisation | 25 | 4% | 1% |
| Further Mathematics | 25 | 4% | 5% |
| Accounting/Finance | 22 | 4% | 1% |
| Music Technology | 22 | 4% | 0% |
| Spanish | 13 | 2% | 2% |
| Drama | 10 | 2% | 2% |
| French | 10 | 2% | 1% |
| Geology | 10 | 2% | 0% |
| German | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Dance | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Music | — | — | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 266 | 44% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 167 | 27% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 76 | 12% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 53 | 9% | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 43 | 7% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 41 | 7% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 32 | 5% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 31 | 5% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 31 | 5% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 30 | 5% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 28 | 5% | — |
| Nutrition / Diet | VRQ Level 3 | 27 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 16 | 3% | — |
| Speech and Drama | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 16 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 14 | 2% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 13 | 2% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 12 | 2% | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC Technical Certificate L2 - Band E - P-D | 11 | 2% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 10 | 2% | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 10 | 2% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 7 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Classical Civilisation | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physical Education | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physical Education | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.