Cleobury Mortimer Primary School
Kidderminster, DY14 8PE · Shropshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
56th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 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 3,623 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cooking, Cornet, Football, Basketball and Dodgeball clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 close the gap between the 35.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Cleobury Mortimer Primary School
Overview
Leaders have worked with “steely determination” to vastly improve the school, creating a “fully inclusive” environment where all pupils are supported to flourish. The report describes a happy school community where pupils behave well, show “excellent manners,” and take pride in their roles and responsibilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “keen readers” who benefit from a consistently delivered phonics curriculum that quickly addresses misconceptions.
- The early years curriculum is “carefully planned and sequenced,” helping children develop a secure understanding from the start.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported both academically and pastorally” through close collaboration between staff and parents.
- The school fosters active citizenship, with pupils learning about “fundamental British values,” tolerance, and healthy relationships.
- Staff are “overwhelmingly positive” about the support they receive from new leadership, which has skilfully managed changes and developments.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum thinking is not as refined as in core subjects; subject leaders must identify the “precise component knowledge” pupils need to know and remember.
- The impact of recent curriculum changes has not yet been fully monitored; leaders need to check how well pupils learn the intended curriculum to ensure effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture embedded where staff are vigilant for risks and act on concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of DY14 8PE, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT