Red Hill CofE Primary School
Worcester, WR5 2HX · Worcestershire · primary school
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87th 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 the 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Red Hill CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Red Hill CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Red Hill CofE Primary School are happy, feel safe, and speak passionately about school values, believing that ‘God created you to be amazing’. The new leadership team fosters a caring ethos where pupils behave well, support one another, and enjoy responsibilities that promote independence. Leaders have high expectations for pupils to thrive, creating a purposeful environment based on the motto ‘excellence and enjoyment, everyone and everything’.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in many subjects, with teachers making effective use of assessment to address misconceptions and plan further learning.
- Phonics teaching is prioritised from Reception, following a well-planned sequence that ensures pupils become confident and fluent readers.
- Children get off to a good start in the early years, with staff forming positive relationships and using information from parents to meet individual needs.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is bespoke, with teachers making adaptations such as extra adult support.
- Staff report that leaders are considerate of workload, with one teacher noting, ‘Leaders are fantastic. They give us time to do things.’
Areas to improve
- Leaders should work with subject leaders to monitor what pupils know and remember in subjects where the curriculum is new, such as history, as they have not fully evaluated its impact.
- Leaders should ensure parents of pupils with SEND are kept informed of the support their children receive and the progress they make, as some parents are currently unsure.
- Governors should continue to develop their role to hold leaders fully to account, as their understanding of the school’s effectiveness is still at an early stage.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff know pupils well, receive regular training, and share concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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