Offmore Primary School
KIDDERMINSTER, DY10 3HA · Worcestershire · primary school
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32nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 3,191 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Offmore Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 29.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Handyman club and gardening club, while lunchtime competitions and playground games provide regular sporting opportunities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 372 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How are the lunchtime competitions structured to ensure all pupils participate?
What Ofsted said about Offmore Primary School
Overview
Offmore Primary School is described as a “vibrant and friendly” institution where the core value of respect fosters a culture of kindness and mutual care. Leaders have implemented an “ambitious and engaging curriculum” that supports strong pupil progress, particularly in reading and mathematics, while ensuring high expectations and effective behaviour management.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed to help pupils retain knowledge, with specific tools like ‘TAG’ and ‘TELL’ supporting mathematics problem-solving.
- Reading is a clear priority; highly skilled staff teach phonics daily, ensuring pupils build skills rapidly and read with “increasing confidence and fluency”.
- Staff provide swift and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, enabling them to achieve well.
- Pupils behave well and listen attentively, meaning “learning is rarely disrupted”.
- Leaders promote personal development exceptionally well, linking the curriculum to the world of work through ‘vocation stations’ and encouraging roles such as digital leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum delivery in foundation subjects, such as computing, is as strong as in others, as these are at an earlier stage of implementation.
- Staff should use assessment information more effectively in subjects like science to accurately gauge prior knowledge, preventing the most-able pupils from completing work that is too easy.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough staff checks, regular training, and persistent efforts to secure external support for vulnerable pupils and their families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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