Northleigh CofE Primary School
Malvern, WR14 1QS · Worcestershire · primary school
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22nd 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 — 8.0/10 against 4,166 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northleigh CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. 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 (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join mixed and girls football, running, dance, art and craft, rugby, puzzles and games, and journalist clubs. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 expected standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 8 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Northleigh CofE Primary School
Overview
Northleigh CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "thriving" under "committed leaders" with "high aspirations". The school fosters a culture of resilience, with pupils embodying the motto "Be brave, be strong, be fearless" and demonstrating strong, respectful relationships with staff and peers.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented a "newly constructed curriculum" that builds knowledge over time, resulting in pupils who "know more and remember more" in well-established subjects like science.
- Reading is a "high priority", with staff teaching phonics accurately and ensuring books "accurately match pupils’ reading ability".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported and cared for" within a "strong culture of inclusion".
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly", with unkindness dealt with effectively, ensuring pupils feel "happy and safe".
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of opportunities", including leadership roles and learning about diverse cultures and religions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue embedding the new curriculum in subjects where it is "not yet implemented as effectively", ensuring pupils gain necessary "subject-specific knowledge".
- Leaders should address "variability in teacher subject knowledge in mathematics" to help pupils develop deeper reasoning and understanding of concepts.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective", with leaders taking responsibilities seriously and staff acting quickly when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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