Astley CofE Primary School
Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0RH · Worcestershire · primary school
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108th of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,700 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Astley CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers Forest School, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Astley CofE Primary School
Overview
Astley CofE Primary School is a small, caring community where pupils feel safe, belong, and are well prepared for their next stage of education. The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and "strong standard" provision in early years, inclusion, and personal development, while noting that achievement, attendance, and teaching generally meet the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Early years provision is of a "very high quality," with children making "rapid progress" and developing confidence in reading and writing.
- Leaders have created a "highly inclusive culture" with "swift and accurate identification" of needs, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are "well supported."
- Personal development is "highly effective," with pupils learning to keep themselves safe online and developing resilience through outdoor learning.
- Pupils behave well in a culture of "mutual respect," where bullying is rare and staff respond to incidents "quickly and effectively."
- Governors and leaders work closely with families, maintaining "positive relationships" and ensuring staff feel "valued and supported."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff maintain "consistently high" expectations so pupils develop "dedication to their learning" and achieve as well as possible.
- Teachers must adapt tasks "precisely" to match pupils' needs, ensuring the most able pupils are sufficiently challenged.
- Attendance for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities remains "below leaders' expectations" and requires further improvement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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