Farlow CofE Primary School
Kidderminster, DY14 0RQ · Shropshire · primary school
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75th 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 2,153 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farlow CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 24 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the current year group? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Farlow CofE Primary School
Overview
Farlow CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils’ well-being and care are central to daily life. The inspection found that children are courteous, enjoy learning, and feel safe within a supportive environment characterised by warm relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, displaying resilience and independence, with lessons described as "calm and orderly" and free from disruptions.
- Staff have "high ambitions for every pupil," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who receive targeted support and "do well."
- Leaders have prioritised reading, implementing a new phonics curriculum that ensures most pupils become "fluent readers" who enjoy daily story time.
- The school offers a broad curriculum with a "wide range of opportunities" for personal development, including trips, clubs, and external speakers.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders considering "well-being and workload implications" when making changes, resulting in high staff pride.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not clearly lay out the precise knowledge and essential skills pupils need to learn.
- Curriculum intentions in these subjects are not yet shared effectively with all staff, making it difficult to maintain consistency in the absence of senior leaders.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to report concerns and leaders ensuring all procedures are "fit for purpose."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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