SchoolScoresHindlip CofE First School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England
Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 8RJ
01905 453455 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 25 June 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Worcester comparisons use the 7 of its 45 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Worcester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcester. Higher than 69% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcester. Higher than 65% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcester. Higher than 71% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 87% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcester. Higher than 88% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 80% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worcester. Higher than 70% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). 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. Worcester figures pool parents at the Worcester 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (61%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.6
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 11th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 1.10% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 42nd highest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 35th highest of 45 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools in Worcester. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Cranham Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claines CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Warndon 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Worcester Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Carnforth School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Barnabas CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northwick Manor Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollymount School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hindlip CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Hindlip CofE First School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2024.
Would parents recommend Hindlip CofE First School?
96% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Hindlip CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hindlip CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Hindlip CofE First School as their first choice for 19 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 19 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 116822.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.