Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School, Worcester
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
Grimley and Holt has created a warm, welcoming environment where all children thrive. The school excels at teaching reading through a structured phonics approach, and pupils develop strong reading skills as they progress. Staff are dedicated to supporting each child's needs, particularly those with additional learning requirements, and behaviour throughout the school is excellent.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching and reading programme that helps pupils develop reading skills confidently
- Positive behaviour and attitudes throughout the school, with pupils feeling safe and supported
- Nurturing environment where pupils with SEND are well identified and supported
- Clear curriculum design that captures pupils' interests and encourages curiosity
- Effective teaching in mathematics, where pupils develop fluency and problem-solving skills
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not clearly understand which subject they are learning in some lessons, making it hard to build knowledge over time
- Teachers do not always address pupils' errors and misconceptions, leading to repeated mistakes
- The school does not meet statutory requirements for relationships, sex and health education
- Quality assurance checks are not effective at ensuring the curriculum is having the right impact on what pupils learn and remember
- Pupils lack preparation for life in modern Britain, including understanding of diversity and British values
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe in school and confident to share concerns with trusted adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, visitors, extra-curricular clubs and activities that develop talents and interests, before- and after-school club
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where pupils behave well and enjoy learning. However, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and gaps in pupils' knowledge across some subjects.
At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 94% to 73%. Maths has declined from 82% to 27%. Writing has declined from 82% to 55%.
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
92 pupils
105 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Worcester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worcester
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
4.25425%
Overall absence
8.23529%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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