Bayton CofE Primary School, Near Kidderminster
Bayton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Near Kidderminster. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 129 schools in Worcestershire with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bayton CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Bayton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 67% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bayton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Bayton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bayton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bayton CofE Primary School are Cleobury Mortimer Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 48% reading, 58% maths); Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, 55% reading, 64% maths); Lindridge St Lawrence CE Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 17% maths); and Abberley Parochial VC Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Bayton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Cleobury Mortimer Primary SchoolFar Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary SchoolLindridge St Lawrence CE Primary SchoolAbberley Parochial VC Primary School
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bayton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 77% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (77%).
Who goes there
5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 11 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 6 (6.3%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Bayton CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bayton CofE Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Bayton CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school's vision is based on the 'Parable of the Sower'; nurturing, growing and thriving. Pupils love telling visitors why they enjoy school so much. They are especially proud of the pupil parliament, recently electing a prime minister, chancellor, cabinet and members of parliament. They are very enthusiastic about the 'talk partners', where older pupils support younger ones in mixed-age classes. Leaders set high expectations for pupils. All pupils do well in reading. Many achieve high standards.
Pupils know how to keep themselves safe. They particularly value the 'talk hub.' Here they can speak to an adult in confidence about anything worrying them or their friends. Standards of behaviour are consistently very high, in line with 'The Bayton Way'. Pupils show respect and understanding for each other, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to make it sufficiently ambitious for all pupils. In each subject they have drawn up planning to ensure it is well sequenced. This helps pupils recall previous learning and build on what they already know.
The change to a different phonics programme has led to significant improvements in reading standards. All adults teach the programme consistently well. Children in Reception get off to a rapid start learning phonics from day one. All pupils, including those who find reading difficult, or those who need to catch up, gain the confidence and skills to become fluent readers, as shown in the recent phonics screening check and Year 6 assessments.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2012 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
13.6
Avg class size
11.7
Infant (KS1)
15.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Bayton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
98 pupils
105 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Near Kidderminster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Near Kidderminster
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
51
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,684
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,171
Per pupil
£652k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Bayton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bayton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bayton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Bayton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bayton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Bayton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bayton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bayton CofE Primary School?
Bayton CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Bayton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Bayton CofE Primary School average 13.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bayton CofE Primary School?
Bayton CofE Primary School has around 95 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bayton CofE Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Bayton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bayton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bayton CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Bayton CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bayton CofE Primary School?
Bayton CofE Primary School is at Bayton, Near Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)