Franche Primary School
Kidderminster, DY11 5QB · Worcestershire · primary school
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57th 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 — 5.3/10 against 2,880 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Franche Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a choir club and take part in fencing, football, swimming, dry slope skiing, and bellboating.
Getting in
The published school roll is 726 pupils against a stated capacity of 960. 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 maths? What specific trips or competitions are associated with the fencing and swimming programmes?
What Ofsted said about Franche Primary School
Overview
The report states that the quality of education and leadership and management ‘Requires improvement’, while behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are ‘Good’. Pupils are described as ‘happy and friendly’ who ‘enjoy school’ and feel safe within a ‘caring and supportive culture’. However, the school has not yet fully addressed previous weaknesses, particularly regarding high expectations for achievement and consistent curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave well’ and ‘know that adults and pupils... are there to support them at all times’.
- The phonics programme is delivered ‘effectively’, with most pupils learning to read ‘fluently’.
- Staff are ‘particularly effective in detecting and meeting the needs of children with speech and language difficulties’.
- Governors ‘provide an effective level of challenge and support’ and staff appreciate consideration of their ‘workload and well-being’.
- The school extends learning through ‘well-considered trips, clubs and school events’ that broaden pupils’ interests.
Areas to improve
- The school must address weaknesses in ‘spelling, handwriting and punctuation’ and raise expectations for writing, especially for older pupils.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery in some subjects mean pupils do not cover content in ‘sufficient detail’, leading to gaps in learning.
- Staff must check pupils’ understanding ‘closely enough’ to identify and address misconceptions and gaps in knowledge systematically.
- The school needs to identify the academic needs of pupils with SEND ‘swiftly or accurately enough’, particularly in English and mathematics.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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