Castlemorton Church of England Primary School, Malvern
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Malvern, part of Elements Diocesan Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 13 schools in Malvern with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School in detail
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Thank you for your interest in our school. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to find out more. Our school is in a new place. We are part of DoWMAT, the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust and are excited by the range of opportunities offered by being part of this organisation."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, multi-sports, choir, coding and STEM.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Castlemorton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Castlemorton Church of England Primary School are Welland Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths); Pendock CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 43% reading, 43% maths); Malvern Wells CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); and Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths).
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Welland Primary SchoolPendock CofE Primary SchoolMalvern Wells CofE Primary SchoolHanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School
The trust
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (16.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.2%) 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
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Castlemorton Church of England 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 57% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.0
Avg class size
22.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
Willow Weaving
28 May 2026
BBC 500 Words Finalist!
13 Mar 2026
World Book Day
6 Mar 2026
Christmas at Castlemorton
21 Dec 2025
Operation Christmas Child
19 Nov 2025
🎃 Pumpkin Festival Success! 🎃
17 Oct 2025
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Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
81 pupils
105 places
24 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Malvern
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Malvern
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
92
Total Pupils
58
Boys
34
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,934
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,543
Per pupil
£567k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence
74
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Castlemorton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Castlemorton Church of England 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 Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School average 18 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School has around 92 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Castlemorton Church of England 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 Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Castlemorton Church of England Primary School?
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is at Church Road, Castlemorton, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6BG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)