Comberton Primary School
KIDDERMINSTER, DY10 3ED · Worcestershire · primary school
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82nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 2,391 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Comberton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, Sports Crew, Playleaders, or Digital Leaders, and play football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 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 school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Sports Crew beyond football?
What Ofsted said about Comberton Primary School
Overview
Comberton Primary School is described as a "caring community" where pupils feel safe and enjoy being part of a "happy, inclusive school." The report highlights that staff build positive relationships with pupils, who "rise to these expectations and achieve well," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The school has developed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with a strong focus on vocabulary and communication from the early years.
- Teachers deliver the "well-designed curriculum effectively," particularly in core subjects where they "check carefully on what pupils have remembered."
- The school "fosters a love of reading and stories from the start," with pupils achieving "very well in reading" at the end of key stage 2.
- Personal development is promoted very well, with pupils developing an understanding of mental health and becoming "active citizens in the local community."
- Leaders are "dedicated to continuing to improve the school," and staff feel valued with consideration given to their workload.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used well enough in some wider curriculum subjects, leading to gaps in pupils' understanding.
- The focus on letter formation for children in the early years is not sharp enough, resulting in incorrect letter formation for some.
- High expectations of pupils’ conduct are not always upheld consistently, meaning pupils do not routinely demonstrate high levels of self-control.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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