SchoolScoresHartlebury CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
The Village, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, DY11 7TD
01299 250312 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 September 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
54 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 77% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kidderminster. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 30%). 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
23 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Worcestershire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 19th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 18th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 20 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 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
- Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burlish Park Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stourport Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heronswood Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lickhill Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchen Coppice Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foley Park Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cutnall Green CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hartlebury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hartlebury CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hartlebury CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hartlebury CofE Primary School?
94% of the 54 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hartlebury CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hartlebury CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Hartlebury CofE Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 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 144261.
- 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.