SchoolScoresFoley Park Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of VICTORIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Northumberland Avenue, Kidderminster, DY11 7AW
01562 823857 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Kidderminster comparisons use the 11 of its 22 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kidderminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 27% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Kidderminster figures pool parents at the Kidderminster 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
24 pupils in this year group.
42% — 17 points below the Worcestershire average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 50% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 21 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 7th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.1% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 8% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 20 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.5% | 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
- Sutton Park Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchen Coppice Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heronswood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's CofE School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Comberton Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Franche Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Foley Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Foley Park Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2024.
How did Foley Park Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Foley Park Primary Academy?
84% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Foley Park Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Foley Park Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 21 families put Foley Park Primary Academy as their first choice for 24 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 21 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 145483.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.