Madresfield CofE Primary School
Malvern, WR13 5AA · Worcestershire · primary school
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95th 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 — 1.3/10 against 2,559 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Madresfield CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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 (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard results?
What Ofsted said about Madresfield CofE Primary School
Overview
Madresfield CofE Primary School is a small academy with a “caring ethos and warm atmosphere” where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. Leaders have designed a curriculum that helps pupils achieve well and prepares them for their future, supported by dedicated governors and strong multi-academy trust backing. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Staff maintain high expectations and ensure pupils receive a “well-rounded education” with a clear curriculum structure.
- Teachers use effective strategies, such as regular problem-solving in mathematics and repetition in French, to help pupils retain knowledge.
- Reading is promoted well, with effective phonics teaching and timely support for children who find learning to read difficult.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively and have positive attitudes towards learning.
- Behaviour is excellent, guided by four clear rules, with bullying not being an issue and staff dealing promptly with any incidents.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently spot and address pupils’ misconceptions and gaps in their learning due to less developed assessment systems.
- Leaders need to ensure timely assessment opportunities allow teachers to adjust teaching to address misconceptions in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and being vigilant in identifying and reporting potential issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 18% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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