Cookley Sebright Primary School
Kidderminster, DY10 3TA · Worcestershire · primary school
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39th 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 — 6.6/10 against 2,668 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
Cookley Sebright Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play cricket and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 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
Since the inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How is the cricket programme structured for pupils of different ages?
What Ofsted said about Cookley Sebright Primary School
Overview
Cookley Sebright Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report describes a school where “pupils learn well” within a “calm and purposeful atmosphere,” supported by leaders who have “high expectations” for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils follow a “wide-ranging, ambitious curriculum” and become “competent and enthusiastic readers” through a structured phonics programme.
- Staff forge “warm relationships” with pupils, providing high-standard pastoral care and effective support for mental health.
- Teachers possess “good subject knowledge” and present information clearly, helping pupils build knowledge on manageable steps.
- The school is inclusive, with SEND pupils making “very good progress” due to precise identification of needs and expert staff support.
- Governors provide “particularly effective oversight,” and staff feel leaders are “considerate of their workload.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils’ knowledge is “consistently and precisely checked” to address gaps in learning that are sometimes missed.
- Leaders should focus more closely on reducing the number of “persistently absent pupils,” particularly among vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, to prevent missed learning opportunities.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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