Upper Arley CofE Primary School
Bewdley, DY12 1XA · Worcestershire · primary school
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31st 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 — 6.7/10 against 4,103 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Upper Arley CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the choir, Bible club, and Courageous Advocacy Young Leaders. Sports include football, gymnastics, multi-sports, netball, handball, and playground games. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Upper Arley CofE Primary School
Overview
Upper Arley CofE Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. The report describes a school with a strong community spirit where pupils are “very proud” and demonstrate a “real love of learning.” Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exceptional,” characterised by high levels of respect, compassion, and a “calm and purposeful atmosphere.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a curriculum designed to foster resilience, health, and safe relationships alongside academic learning.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with staff trained well in phonics and initiatives that promote a “love of reading.”
- Staff “know all pupils extremely well,” providing effective support so that disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make good progress.
- The planned curriculum is “ambitious” and well-sequenced, particularly in subjects like mathematics and history, helping pupils build knowledge cumulatively.
Areas to improve
- In “a few curriculum areas,” pupils’ recall of knowledge is weaker, and they do not achieve as much as they might. The school should ensure the planned curriculum is implemented as intended across all subjects to develop retrieval and recall.
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 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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