Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School, Worcester

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr James Dennis
Pupils:79 / 105 capacity
LA:Worcestershire
Phone:01886821347
Address:Broadwas, Worcester, WR6 5NE
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

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

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 3 February 2026View full report
URN:116870
UKPRN:10070397
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

The school places inclusion at its heart, ensuring every child feels valued and supported. Teachers are skilled at adapting lessons so all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access the same learning as their peers. The school celebrates achievement through house points, certificates and special rewards, creating a calm, respectful environment where children thrive.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional approach to inclusion with high expectations for every child to succeed
  • Strong phonics teaching with pupils achieving above national average
  • Effective use of additional funding to support disadvantaged pupils and remove barriers to learning
  • High-quality teaching in reading, writing and mathematics
  • Pupils' growing confidence in speaking, learning and social engagement
  • Well-established culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed

Areas for Improvement

  • Consistency in how staff adapt learning activities across the school
  • Further development of teaching quality in subjects beyond reading, writing and mathematics
  • Development of personal characteristics in early years curriculum
  • Some gaps in how governors review policies

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open culture of safeguarding and all legal requirements are met, ensuring pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

School productions, sports, residentials, music tuition, house captain roles, building learning power ambassadors, librarians, school councillors, eco councillors, tree planting, litter picks, collective worship

Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School is a strong school where inclusion is at the heart of everything it does, with leaders ensuring every child is supported to thrive whatever their starting point. The school has clear priorities and is having a positive impact, particularly on pupils' writing, reading and attendance.

At a Glance

10.1%

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+12ppMaths+7ppWriting+7pp

Reading has improved from 88% to 100%. Maths has improved from 81% to 88%. Writing has improved from 81% to 88%.

Class Sizes

12.5

Avg class size

8.0

Infant (KS1)

17.0

KS2

2

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Post Box (Adj)
33m · 1 min walk
Taberness Close (adj)
201m · 3 min walk
Shelter (adj)
919m · 15 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

75%

Available places

79 pupils

105 capacity

26 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Worcester

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,435
Projected new pupils:609

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worcester

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(8)

3 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
15 September 2021
6 July 2016
Leadership & ManagementGood

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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School Funding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.01156%

Overall absence

13.63636%

Persistent absence

66

Enrolments

Authorised2.82535%
Unauthorised1.18621%
Persistent (10%+)13.63636%
Severe (50%+)1.51515%

Absence trend

3.34487%
18/19
6.48284%
20/21
9.5122%
21/22
8.03786%
22/23
7.12718%
23/24
4.01156%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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