SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, DY10 2LX
01562 824327 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, 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 | 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
23 pupils in this year group.
39% — 20 points below the Worcestershire average, and 23 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 39% | 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 | 48% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 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.
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 24 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.8% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.4% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 16th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 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) Joint 20th highest of 22 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.5 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 20 state primary schools in Kidderminster. Higher than 77% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St George's CofE School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ambrose Catholic Primary 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Oswald's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Offmore Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Franche Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Comberton Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foley Park Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 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 135057.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.