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Worcestershire Private schools

Kimichi Worcester

St Placides, Battenhall Avenue, WR5 2HP

Kimichi Worcester is a private secondary-stage school in Worcester, Worcestershire, with a published age range of 11-16.

Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Ofsted ?
Not yet verified
Boarding ?
No boarders
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Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Ofsted ?
Not yet verified

Overview

Music is the organising idea at Kimichi Worcester: a planned sister school to Kimichi School Birmingham, due to open in September 2026. The planned site is the former St Placides site on Battenhall Avenue. It is intended for Years 7 to 11, with a maximum of ten pupils in each class. The Worcester establishment is separate from the Birmingham school and has no sixth form or boarding.

The curriculum combines the National Curriculum with a substantial music element. Every pupil is expected to learn at least one instrument, with specialist instrumental tuition included in the fees. English, mathematics, sciences, history, geography, art, languages, PE, careers and LIFE sit alongside music. Flexi-schooling and EHCP placements may be considered individually, giving the planned provision a defined but adaptable shape.

Entry is based on an application, information from the applicant's current school and other relevant details, with references and meetings potentially part of the process. There is no admission test, but applicants are expected to show musical ability or an active commitment to music. Means-tested bursaries and music scholarships are part of the offer. The establishment is registered, but its prospectus schedules pupil intake from September 2026; confirm the operative opening date before applying.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
11-16
Headteacher
Ms Sally Alexander
Pupil roll
1 pupils
Sixth form
No

Location and contact

Address

Address
St Placides, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire
Postcode
WR5 2HP
Area
Worcestershire

School leadership

Headteacher
Ms Sally Alexander

School contact

School phone
07515654793

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
07515654793
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£3,600 per term for Years 7-11 full-time in 2026/27, including VAT
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Inspection
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Not yet verified

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

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  • Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent-school inspection. Read the Ofsted provider page for the published outcome.

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FAQ

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How does Kimichi Worcester handle admissions?

Kimichi Worcester handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Kimichi Worcester?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Kimichi Worcester?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Kimichi Worcester?

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