Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School
Pershore, WR10 1EB · Worcestershire · primary school
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13th 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 — 8.7/10 against 4,217 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the school band, senior choir, and before-school running club, or participate in dance, bell-boating, golf, and winter walks. Trips include Forest School. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips?
What Ofsted said about Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School
Overview
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School provides a “broad and rich education” where pupils benefit from a “suitably ambitious curriculum” and strong personal development. The report highlights that pupils are “happy and welcoming” in an environment that fosters respect, safety, and a deep love of reading.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum with a “logical order that builds pupils’ learning in small steps,” ensuring pupils “know and remember more.”
- Reading is a clear priority; staff teach phonics well, and “almost all pupils... are fluent readers by the end of Year 2.”
- Personal development is praised as “Outstanding,” with initiatives like the ‘special person’ scheme boosting pupils’ “self-esteem” and confidence.
- Pupils reflect the school’s Catholic values, “look after each other,” and treat others with respect, creating a positive community.
- Staff actively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting tasks to ensure they “learn well.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that the “key information that leaders expect pupils to know and remember” is clearly identified in a small number of subjects where it is currently less distinct.
- Systems for recording behaviour and safeguarding incidents need refinement, as records are “sometimes not completed well,” which limits leaders’ ability to analyse trends.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with adults who are “vigilant to signs that a pupil might be at risk of harm” and report concerns promptly, though record-keeping accuracy requires improvement.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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