Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School, Kidderminster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Far Forest Lea creates a warm, welcoming community where children genuinely enjoy coming to school and feel safe. The school places strong emphasis on reading from the start, with expert phonics teaching and tailored support to keep all children progressing. Every child is supported well, including those with additional needs, and given chances to develop confidence and leadership skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with consistent teaching and additional support for those who need it
- Well-developed curriculum with clear learning intentions and strong links between early years and Key Stage 1
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who engage with the same learning as classmates and achieve well
- Good behaviour promoted through the school's values of nurture, care and forgiveness
- Rich and diverse enrichment opportunities including after-school clubs and pupil leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' behaviour management strategies are sometimes inconsistent, leading to off-task behaviour and lost learning time
- Pupils need more support to develop debating and discussion skills so everyone can speak and be heard equally
- Some expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement are variable across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and pupils feel safe with warm, trusting relationships with staff.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, play leader lunchtime activities, trust activities and leadership roles
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is a caring and nurturing community where pupils behave well, achieve strong results, and benefit from a well-developed curriculum with reading as a high priority. The school has made significant improvements since joining the Severn Academies Educational Trust in September 2022.
At a Glance
12.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 55%. Maths has remained stable at around 64%. Writing has declined from 67% to 45%.
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
61%
Available places
86 pupils
140 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Kidderminster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kidderminster
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)
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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
5.0916%
Overall absence
13.15789%
Persistent absence
76
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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