Foley Park Primary Academy
Kidderminster, DY11 7AW · Worcestershire · primary school
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90th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.8/10 against 2,405 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Foley Park Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 219. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Foley Park Primary Academy
Overview
Foley Park Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are “proud” and enjoy a wide range of opportunities, including leadership roles. The report highlights that new leaders have successfully raised expectations, resulting in an “ambitious curriculum” and significantly improved outcomes across the school.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, kind and have excellent manners,” feeling valued by staff who provide “high-quality pastoral care.”
- Staff share “high expectations of pupils’ achievement,” leading to improved writing stamina and better recall of knowledge in subjects like mathematics.
- Reading is “central to the school’s curriculum,” with teachers skilled in phonics and using “high-quality texts” matched to pupils’ needs.
- Attendance has “risen sharply” due to leaders’ “relentless” approach and pastoral support for families.
- The school is “very well led,” with leaders mindful of staff workload and ensuring “high-quality training.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to identify and address “important gaps in pupils’ learning” stemming from previous curriculum planning issues.
- The school should ensure all staff share “consistently high expectations” in lessons to address instances where some pupils are “disengaged or off task.”
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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