Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Address: Timberdine Avenue
Town/City: Worcester
County: Worcestershire
Postcode: WR5 2XD
Telephone Number: 01905 352615
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Greg McClarey
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1036 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.9%

Location and administration

URN: 116999
DfE Number: 885/5402
UKPRN: 10014888
UPRN: 100121275745
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Worcester (E07000237)
Constituency: Worcester (E14001597)
Electoral Ward: Battenhall (E05015850)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 385658E, 253699N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 10' 55.17" N 2° 12' 39.76" W
Plus Code: 9C4V5QJQ+QH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cherry Orchard Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Kimichi Worcester (0.4km)
  3. Red Hill CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Fort Royal (0.7km)
  5. The King's School (0.9km)
  6. Newbridge School (1.0km)
  7. Stanley Road Primary School (1.0km)
  8. Nunnery Wood Primary School (1.2km)
  9. New College Worcester (NMSS) (1.5km)
  10. Nunnery Wood High School (1.5km)
Governors

  • Ms Sharon Caldwell - Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mr Philip Carney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 June 2006 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 September 2026.
  • Mr Peter Cockcroft - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 April 2026.
  • Mr Paul De Jong - Governor. Appointed on 11 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 May 2026.
  • Mr Danny Doyle - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mr Paul Edmunds - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2008 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2027.
  • Mrs Jade Fenton - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2029.
  • Mr Philip Fowler - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Girling - Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2028.
  • Mr James Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 January 2030.
  • Annie Kotwal - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 January 2026.
  • Mr Jon Lander - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Mr Greg McClarey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Peter McHugh - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 1994 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Newman - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mrs Sonya Thomas - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2027.
  • Mr Frank Tota - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2027.