Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hanley Swan, WR8 0EQ · Worcestershire · primary school
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34th 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 the 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| 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.
Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 115 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? How does the school ensure all pupils have access to extracurricular opportunities?
What Ofsted said about Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
The report confirms that Hanley Swan St Gabriel’s with St Mary’s CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It describes a school where pupils are “eagerly attend[ing]” and feel part of “one big family,” with “exemplary” behaviour and high expectations driving strong academic outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, with classrooms described as “calm and purposeful” and children moving “courteously” around the school.
- Reading is “at the heart of its curriculum,” with targeted support ensuring pupils who fall behind “catch up quickly.”
- The wider curriculum is “structured to build knowledge over time,” with staff clearly signposting information and teaching key vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “just right” support, helping them become “more confident learners” and achieve well.
- A “rich range of wider opportunities,” including extra-curricular clubs and trips, enhances the curriculum and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school does not always check effectively that pupils secure essential knowledge, meaning “knowledge gaps and misconceptions remain.”
- The school should ensure all assessment activity “precisely identifies gaps in pupils’ learning” so they can build knowledge securely over time.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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