Corbett VA CofE Primary School
Stourbridge, DY7 5DU · Staffordshire · primary school
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94th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 5.3/10 against 4,247 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corbett VA CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and cross country teams, or learn drums, guitar, and brass. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 98. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Corbett VA CofE Primary School
Overview
Corbett VA CofE Primary School is described as a "caring school" where pupils "enjoy attending" and feel safe within a "nurturing culture." The report notes the school is "emerging from a period of significant turbulence" but now has "stable leadership" in place, with governors providing strong support during this transition.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "warm, respectful relationships" with staff and value the "pastoral support" they receive.
- The curriculum for mixed-age classes is "carefully considered," with essential knowledge clearly set out to help pupils build learning over time.
- In mathematics, pupils "make links between previous and new learning," supported by "engaging and effective" activities in the early years.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "involved in all aspects of school life" and progress well alongside classmates.
- Behaviour is generally good, with classrooms described as "calm" and playtimes as "harmonious and sociable."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff receive the right support to deliver the new phonics programme "as intended" and develop robust systems for checking its implementation.
- Leaders should quickly implement minor improvements to safeguarding training records, meeting attendance, and the capacity of safeguarding leaders.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," though the report identifies minor improvements needed regarding training records and meeting consistency to ensure arrangements are "as robust as possible."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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