Claines CofE Primary School
Worcester, WR3 7RW · Worcestershire · primary school
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1st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 4,194 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Claines CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who do not reach the expected standard in their final year? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is close to its 210-place limit?
What Ofsted said about Claines CofE Primary School
Overview
Claines CofE Primary School is described as a "warm and nurturing" environment where pupils "flourish academically and personally." The report highlights a strong sense of community, with "exemplary" behaviour and high expectations that enable all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve exceptionally well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and coherently planned," helping pupils "draw meaningful links between different areas" and build vocabulary.
- Support for pupils with SEND is a "notable strength," with prompt identification of needs and effective, tailored interventions such as the mathematics ‘confidence club’.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver phonics well, ensuring pupils leave as "highly competent readers" with accuracy and fluency.
- Personal development is enriched through a "rich range of experiences," including charity work and cultural visits that nurture "empathy and a sense of social responsibility."
- Governors play a "highly effective role," setting high aspirations and working closely with committed staff to reduce workload and support pupil achievement.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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