Witton Middle School
Droitwich Spa, WR9 8BD · Worcestershire · middle school
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72nd 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 — 3.6/10 against 3,004 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Witton Middle School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a choir and perform in musicals and events such as the Summer Extravaganza. They also attend a PGL trip and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 390 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to high school?
What Ofsted said about Witton Middle School
Overview
Leaders have “worked effectively to transform the provision” at Witton Middle School, creating a “warm and welcoming school community” where pupils are “happy and enjoy school.” The report highlights high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and notes that parents “wholeheartedly agree” with the positive changes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “more ambitious for all pupils,” with leaders having “carefully considered the order in which pupils should learn new knowledge.”
- Pupils behave well, adhering to clear rules of “be ready, be responsible, be respectful, be safe,” and know adults will deal with bullying “quickly.”
- Provision for pupils with SEND is of a “high quality,” with needs identified and met well, enabling them to make “good progress.”
- Pupils enjoy a “wide number of clubs” beyond sport, such as choir and cookery, ensuring inclusivity regardless of background.
- Staff appreciate support from the trust, and leaders “consider their workload and engage with them effectively.”
Areas to improve
- Phonics teaching is not “consistently to a high quality,” slowing some pupils’ progress in reading fluency; staff require training to teach phonics effectively.
- Teachers do not always “check accurately what pupils understand,” leading to learning activities that are not “well-matched to their needs.”
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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