Astwood Bank Primary School
Redditch, B96 6EH · Worcestershire · primary school
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53rd 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Astwood Bank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Eco Committee, and Sports Committee. Arts provision includes a choir, orchestra, instrumental teaching, and Wild In Art. Trips include Bell-Boating and the JCA Global Ocean Trawler Challenge. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does the Eco Committee’s current project involve?
What Ofsted said about Astwood Bank Primary School
Overview
Astwood Bank Primary School is described as an inclusive institution where pupils feel part of an "extended family" with a "strong community spirit." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and "exceptional" personal development, noting that pupils behave very well and are "proud to be part of the school."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned and carefully sequenced," particularly in mathematics, helping pupils learn key knowledge logically.
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptional" behaviour, showing "respect and kindness" and acting as positive role models for younger children.
- Systems to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "robust," with staff adapting the environment effectively.
- Reading is "celebrated and prioritised," with a "love and joy of reading" promoted through high-quality books and diverse challenges.
- Staff feel "exceptionally well supported" by trust leaders, who take professional development seriously.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, work does not consistently help pupils achieve the aims of the ambitious curriculum, limiting the depth of their knowledge.
- There is inconsistency in how the phonics programme is delivered in some areas, which slows down learning for some pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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