Belbroughton CofE Primary School, Stourbridge
Belbroughton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stourbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 19 schools in Stourbridge with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Belbroughton CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Belbroughton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% 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 (91% in reading, 83% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Belbroughton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Belbroughton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Belbroughton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Belbroughton CofE Primary School are Clent Parochial Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Fairfield First School (2 miles); Hagley Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); and Blakedown CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 75% maths).
Belbroughton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Clent Parochial Primary SchoolFairfield First SchoolHagley Primary SchoolBlakedown CofE Primary School
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Belbroughton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).
Who goes there
8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (7%).
Staffing
Belbroughton CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hagley Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Talbot Inn (opposite), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Belbroughton CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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 November 2015, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Belbroughton is a caring, inclusive school where every child feels valued and safe. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and build genuine love of learning, with excellent phonics teaching and reading support. Pupils develop into confident, kind learners with strong values and are well prepared for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with well-sequenced learning that develops pupils' resilience and independence
- Exemplary pupil attitudes to learning and strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Very effective teaching of phonics and reading, with well-organised reading curriculum
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who access the same curriculum as their peers
- Strong personal development programme preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not help pupils effectively make connections between their current learning and previous learning, limiting deeper knowledge building in some subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs, trips, climbing wall, trim trail
Belbroughton CofE Primary School has maintained its good standards with effective action across all areas. Pupils love learning, feel safe, and achieve well in this inclusive school where everyone is welcomed and valued.
At a Glance
8.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
80 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 91% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 83% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
26.3
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Belbroughton CofE Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Belbroughton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
167 pupils
175 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stourbridge
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
16.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
174
Total Pupils
83
Boys
91
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,101
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,250
Per pupil
£933k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
153
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Belbroughton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Belbroughton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Belbroughton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Belbroughton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Belbroughton 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 Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Belbroughton CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Belbroughton CofE Primary School average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Belbroughton CofE Primary School has around 174 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Belbroughton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Belbroughton 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 Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Belbroughton CofE Primary School?
Belbroughton CofE Primary School is at Bradford Lane, Belbroughton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 9TF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)