Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
Malvern, WR13 6EQ · Herefordshire, County of · primary school
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59th of 72 primary schools in Herefordshire, County of we can score, 78 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 4,013 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Colwall CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where staff have created a "calm and purposeful atmosphere." Pupils arrive happy, feel safe, and are ready to learn, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum that builds effectively on prior knowledge. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring pupils behave well, concentrate, and treat others with respect.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils as individuals and resolve disagreements promptly, ensuring children feel safe and supported.
- Teachers are skilled at adapting work for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), allowing them to follow the full curriculum.
- Leaders prioritise reading with a structured phonics programme, resulting in pupils who are "confident and enthusiastic readers."
- Teachers use effective strategies, such as ‘flashback’ questions and physical equipment in mathematics, to help pupils make strong gains in knowledge.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, particularly in music and sports, and take on responsibilities like school councillors.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff deliver the phonics programme consistently, specifically by identifying individual misconceptions and modelling letter formation.
- Senior leaders should provide subject leaders with regular opportunities to monitor curriculum implementation to support colleagues and refine teaching.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking appropriate steps to involve other agencies when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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