Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School, Kidderminster
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Kidderminster, part of Severn Academies Educational Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 23 schools in Kidderminster with published results, and 13,005th of 14,452 across England. It was 60% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School in detail
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our Far Forest family welcomes everybody as a unique child known to God . We nurture and provide opportunities for our pupils to grow into caring, compassionate and confident individuals, supporting all on their journey. Our school vision supports our core values of; 'Nurture, Care, Forgive' ."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 78% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 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 Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School are Bayton CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 73% maths); St Anne's CofE VC Primary School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 61% maths); Kinlet CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Good); and Cleobury Mortimer Primary School (3.7 miles, Good, 48% reading, 58% maths).
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Bayton CofE Primary SchoolSt Anne's CofE VC Primary SchoolKinlet CofE Primary SchoolCleobury Mortimer Primary School
The trust
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Severn Academies Educational Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lea Memorial Primary School (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, public order offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Far Forest Lea Memorial 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School (URN 135034), it was rated Requires Improvement in May 2019.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
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
12.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 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 78% to 55% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 45% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
26.0
KS2
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
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 Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
84 pupils
140 places
56 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Kidderminster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
86
Total Pupils
40
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,396
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,768
Per pupil
£622k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
13.2%
Persistent absence
76
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 55% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School (URN 135034), it was rated Requires Improvement in May 2019.
What is the catchment area for Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Far Forest Lea Memorial 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 Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 140 places.
How big are the classes at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
Classes at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School average 22.3 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 Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School has around 86 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 13.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Far Forest Lea Memorial 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 Far Forest Lea Memorial 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 Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School?
Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary School is at New Road, Far Forest, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9TQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)