Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery, Droitwich
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Droitwich. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 78th-highest of the 129 schools in Worcestershire with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- 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
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery in detail
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery in its own words
In its own words: "We believe that every child should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and achieve to the best possible standards, giving them a strong foundation for the future."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include hockey, cooking and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery are Crowle CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good); Upton Snodsbury CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good); Tibberton CofE First School (2.6 miles, Outstanding); and Flyford Flavell Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).
Crowle CofE Primary SchoolUpton Snodsbury CofE Primary SchoolTibberton CofE First SchoolFlyford Flavell Primary School
Who goes there
3.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (15.8%) received SEN support and 6 (6.3%) 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
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Galton Arms (opposite), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery 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; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
3.2%
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 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 56% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
18.4
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
25.0
KS2
5
Total classes
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 Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
95 pupils
98 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Droitwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Droitwich
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
22.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
95
Total Pupils
53
Boys
42
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,821
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,178
Per pupil
£640k
Total funding
£3k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
11.0%
Persistent absence
82
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery average 18.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery has around 95 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 11% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
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 Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery is at Neight Hill, Himbleton, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)