Bayton CofE Primary School
Near Kidderminster, DY14 9LG · Worcestershire · primary school
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5th 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 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.2/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 38% | 3.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bayton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 27.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 104. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision?
What Ofsted said about Bayton CofE Primary School
Overview
Bayton C of E Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “nurturing, growing and thriving” under a vision based on the ‘Parable of the Sower’. The report highlights that pupils “love telling visitors why they enjoy school so much” and benefit from high expectations set by leaders. The inspection found that the school provides a “good quality of education” with “exemplary” behaviour and outstanding personal development.
Strengths
- Reading standards have improved significantly following a change in phonics programme, with “all pupils... gain[ing] the confidence and skills to become fluent readers.”
- Behaviour is “consistently very high,” with pupils showing respect for one another, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is “sufficiently ambitious” and “well sequenced,” helping pupils recall previous learning and build on existing knowledge.
- Personal development is praised, with pupils taking on responsibilities such as ‘eco-leaders’ and engaging in community support like ‘Food Bank Friday’.
- Leaders have successfully balanced improvements with a “reasonable staff workload balance,” resulting in high staff satisfaction.
Areas to improve
- The quality of additional support in mathematics for pupils requiring catch-up help is “not always of the same high quality and consistency” as classroom teaching.
- Consequently, “not all pupils do as well in mathematics as in reading,” and the school must ensure extra help in maths matches the high-quality provision in reading.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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