SchoolScoresBewdley Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Stourport Road, Bewdley, DY12 1BL
01299 403796 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Bewdley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bewdley. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bewdley. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bewdley. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 63 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcestershire. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bewdley. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 17th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcestershire. Higher than 39% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bewdley. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bewdley figures pool parents at the Bewdley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
69% — 10 points above the Worcestershire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Bewdley. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 100th highest of 161 state primary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Anne's CofE VC Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchen Coppice Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutton Park Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lickhill Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foley Park Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burlish Park Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Franche Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stourport Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bewdley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Bewdley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bewdley Primary School?
95% of the 108 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bewdley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bewdley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Bewdley Primary School as their first choice for 37 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 37 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135076.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.