St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Malvern Link, WR14 1NA · Worcestershire · primary school
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98th 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 — 1.4/10 against 1,435 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| 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.
St Matthias Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% 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%. 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 (1.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress between the 2024 inspection and now?
What Ofsted said about St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Matthias Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘welcoming, polite and respectful’ and staff ‘care’ deeply about ensuring pupils ‘achieve well’. Leaders have created an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with a strong focus on reading and personal development, supported by effective trust oversight.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘get off to a great start in their reading’ due to ‘highly skilled’ staff who provide ‘effective teaching’ and swiftly support those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well’, with the school working ‘tirelessly’ with external agencies to identify and prioritise additional needs.
- The school offers an ‘effective personal development offer’, helping pupils understand ‘healthy and safe relationships’ and develop ‘social and moral responsibility’.
- ‘Children in the early years achieve well from their starting points’, developing a ‘strong understanding of early mathematical knowledge’ and prioritising vocabulary.
- Staff consistently apply the school rules ‘ready, safe, respectful’, creating a positive environment where older pupils ‘support and encourage younger pupils’.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a few subjects’, teachers do not always use assessment well enough to check prior learning, meaning some pupils ‘cannot demonstrate and recall previous learning when needed’.
- There is an ‘inconsistent approach to the teaching of fine motor skills and handwriting in the early years’, impacting writing fluency for some pupils.
- ‘A few pupils do not attend school often enough’, requiring continued work to overcome barriers to regular attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’ and there is a ‘strong safeguarding culture across the school’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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