How many pupils does Baxter College have?

Baxter College has 779 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Baxter College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Baxter College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 in 2025/26.

Is Baxter College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Baxter College is part of SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Baxter College?

Baxter College is located at Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ.

Baxter College

Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ

Not rated

Inspected 8 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

33.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

779

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Baxter College

Baxter College is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 779 pupils on roll. It is part of SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 (2025/26). 36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Worcestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 779 / 1,068 (73%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

36.4%

Free school meals

6.1%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

16.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

33.3

Attainment 8

127 pupils

22.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

39.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

5 students

49%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.6%

Overall absence

40.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

57.43

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +14.6 vs 2023/24

13.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.2 vs 2023/24

9.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

£49,680

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,188 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,221

Spend per pupil

£10,054

Income per pupil

67%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ
Phone: 01562741524
Head Teacher: Katie Beech
Website: www.baxtercollege.co.uk

Academy Trust

SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Baxter College?: Baxter College is an academy converter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Baxter College have?: Baxter College has 779 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Baxter College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Baxter College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 in 2025/26.
Is Baxter College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Baxter College is part of SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Baxter College?: Baxter College is located at Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ.

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