Stanley Road Primary School
Worcester, WR5 1BD · Worcestershire · primary school
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105th 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 — 2.4/10 against 2,283 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanley Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 308 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Stanley Road Primary School
Overview
Stanley Road Primary School is described as a "diverse and warm community" where leaders have established a "positive and supportive school culture." While the school meets the expected standard in most areas, including safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour, pupil achievement in national assessments remains below national averages.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance is "broadly in line with national averages," with persistent absence having "halved across the past few years."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "generally calm and positive," and they feel safe with "warm and respectful" relationships with adults.
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced" and tailored effectively for pupils with special educational needs and those speaking English as an additional language.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making good progress in phonics, oracy, and early mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure published outcomes improve to meet national averages for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders should "accurately identify, monitor and act on priorities for improvement" to drive consistent standards.
- Pupils need to better secure "foundational knowledge in mathematics," as performance in multiplication tables checks has been below average for three years.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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