Astley CofE Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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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
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourport-on-Severn
Admissions Demand - Worcestershire
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.18258%
Overall absence
9.87654%
Persistent absence
81
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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