Honeywell Primary School
Worcester, WR2 5QH · Worcestershire · primary school
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102nd 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 — 0.3/10 against 655 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| 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.
Honeywell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spud club, Pupil Parliament, football, dance, and an after-school club, with trips to the Houses of Parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Honeywell Primary School
Overview
Honeywell Primary is described as a “welcoming school where pupils feel happy and safe,” with staff providing “strong pastoral support” that builds confidence. Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” that encourages pupils to “explore, aspire and achieve,” resulting in good progress and positive attitudes. The inspection confirms that the school delivers a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” behaving well and trusting staff to deal with bullying quickly.
- Teachers present information clearly, helping pupils build knowledge in “small steps over time” to complete complex tasks.
- The phonics approach is “well organised and rigorous,” ensuring most pupils become fluent readers by Year 3.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, adapting the curriculum to meet their needs.
- Leaders promote a “love of reading” through initiatives like ‘book and biscuit afternoons’ involving parents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure a summative assessment approach is in place to monitor how well pupils make progress through the curriculum in all subjects.
- Leaders should continue to work with families to ensure all pupils attend school regularly, as some still do not attend enough.
- Leaders should consider ways to analyse patterns and trends in pupils’ behaviour across the school to identify relevant management strategies.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with clear procedures to protect pupils and staff who identify children needing help and report this information quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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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