Hartlebury CofE Primary School
Kidderminster, DY11 7TD · Worcestershire · primary school
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77th 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 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| 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.
Hartlebury CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Hartlebury Castle, the Worcestershire County Museum, and Churchfields Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 bridge the gap between the current 57.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to help more children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower performance in the similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Hartlebury CofE Primary School
Overview
Hartlebury CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “highly inclusive school” where staff and pupils model values of “compassion, respect and forgiveness,” fostering a strong sense of community. Pupils feel “happy, safe and secure,” and the school provides “high-quality pastoral support” that parents view extremely positively.
Strengths
- The school is “highly inclusive,” helping pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to “gain confidence year on year.”
- Reading is a key priority; well-trained staff teach phonics effectively, and many pupils reach standards “above those expected for their age.”
- The curriculum is generally clear, enabling pupils to “draw on what they already know and tackle increasingly complex tasks.”
- “Impressive pastoral support” and strategies are leading to improvements in attendance rates.
- Staff feel “well supported regarding their workload” and believe their well-being is “carefully considered.”
Areas to improve
- The school must check the impact of recent curriculum changes in a small number of subjects to identify and address “gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- In some subjects, including early years, explanations are “sometimes not clear” and tasks do not link precisely to previous learning, meaning pupils do not “secure new learning in the way that the curriculum intends.”
- The attendance of some pupils “remains too low” and is a high priority for the school.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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