Astley CofE Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.9km)Possible (~2.7km)Unlikely (~3.5km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Tracie Langfield
Pupils:91 / 105 capacity
LA:Worcestershire
Phone:01299822002
Address:School Lane, Astley, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 0RH
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 6 May 2026View full report
URN:116864
UKPRN:10070399
Diocese:Diocese of Worcester
Constituency:West Worcestershire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Astley CofE Primary School creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels they belong. The school excels at identifying and supporting pupils with different needs, from disadvantaged families to those with special educational needs, ensuring they access learning fully and equitably. Outdoor learning and a strong personal development programme help pupils build confidence, respect and understanding of the wider world.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent early years provision with skilled phonics teaching and rapid progress in reading and writing
  • Highly inclusive culture with well-targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
  • Strong personal development programme including online safety, mental health and respect for diversity
  • Warm, trusting relationships between staff and pupils creating a safe and caring environment
  • Effective leadership focused on pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement

Areas for Improvement

  • Handwriting quality is inconsistent, particularly for older pupils
  • Some written errors are not consistently corrected in pupils' work
  • Most able pupils do not always receive enough challenge across the curriculum
  • Attendance for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities remains below expectations
  • Some learning activities do not precisely match all pupils' individual needs

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports clubs, arts clubs, trips, outdoor learning, partnerships with inner-city schools, school elections, dance routines, breakfast club

Astley CofE Primary School is a caring and inclusive primary school where pupils feel safe, happy and well supported. The school demonstrates strong practice in early years provision and personal development, with effective support systems for all learners.

At a Glance

18.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-23ppMaths-10ppWriting-1pp

Reading has declined from 93% to 70%. Maths has declined from 80% to 70%. Writing has remained stable at around 70%.

Class Sizes

21.7

Avg class size

18.5

Infant (KS1)

28.0

KS2

3

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Sandhampton Estate (Adj)
810m · 13 min walk
Bullhill Crossroads (Adj)
855m · 14 min walk
Ridleys Cross (Adj)
962m · 16 min walk
Astley Gardens (Opp)
1.3km · 21 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

87%

Available places

91 pupils

105 capacity

14 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Stourport-on-Severn

Low pressure
New homes approved:337
Projected new pupils:84

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourport-on-Severn

Admissions Demand - Worcestershire

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

6,938

Applications

5,554

Got 1st preference

94.3%

Got preferred school

98.5%

Primary admissions across Worcestershire (2025/26)

Inspection History(7)

6 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
4 May 2022
21 March 2017

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.18258%

Overall absence

9.87654%

Persistent absence

81

Enrolments

Authorised3.88605%
Unauthorised1.29653%
Persistent (10%+)9.87654%
Severe (50%+)3.7037%

Absence trend

3.43262%
18/19
2.04498%
20/21
5.50429%
21/22
5.16804%
22/23
5.48982%
23/24
5.18258%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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