St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
Bewdley, DY12 2UQ · Worcestershire · primary school
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107th 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 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's CofE VC 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the school choir, inter school sports festivals, and skills festivals, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain engagement during inter school sports festivals?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s CofE VC Primary School is described as a “welcoming and nurturing” environment where pupils are “safe and happy.” The inspection confirms that the school has improved significantly since its previous rating, with leaders demonstrating strong governance and staff morale. While the curriculum is ambitious and reading is a high priority, inconsistencies in how knowledge is structured in certain subjects limit some pupils' progress.
Strengths
- Pupils develop “warm relationships with adults” and feel confident to share their views, supported by staff who care passionately about their well-being.
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with pupils following “ready, respectful, safe” rules, resulting in high engagement and low absence rates.
- Reading is taught effectively from the early years, with a “well-planned guided reading curriculum” and a new library fostering a “true love of reading.”
- The early years provision is effective, with staff skilfully developing language and basic skills, allowing two-year-olds to quickly develop confidence.
- Leadership is effective, with strong staff morale and valuable support from the local authority and diocese for curriculum development.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects lacks clearly defined knowledge, causing gaps in pupils’ understanding and limiting their progress over time.
- In mathematics, teachers are not always clear about key knowledge or how to break it down, leading to gaps in understanding that hinder progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 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
—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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