Abberley Parochial VC Primary School, Abberley

In its own words: "'Abberley Parochial Primary School is at the heart of its community. Pupils and their families are warmly welcomed to school each day. The school is ambitious for all pupils. It sets high expectations for pupil achievement. Published outcomes confirm that pupils achieve well. Pupils enjoy attending. The school does all it can to ensure pupils attend regularly and on time."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of everyone at Abberley Parochial V.C. Abberley is a wonderful community and I am extremely proud of everybody who learns and works here. At Abberley, we are always busy exploring, learning and caring for each other and the world we live in."

Coming up: an open day on Monday 26 October 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Abberley Parochial VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 75% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Abberley Parochial VC Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Abberley Parochial VC Primary School are Great Witley CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 87% reading, 73% maths); Astley CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 67% maths); and Lickhill Primary School (4.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 81% maths).

Abberley Parochial VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Abberley Parochial VC Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).

6.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 3 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Abberley Parochial VC Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Abberley Parochial VC Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clows Top Road (southbound), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).

Abberley Parochial VC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.