Inkberrow 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
Inkberrow creates a happy, caring community where children are genuinely excited about learning and feel valued by staff. The school goes beyond traditional subjects by introducing children to diverse careers early on and providing enriching experiences through trips, residential visits, and community projects. With exceptional behaviour, strong attendance, and a focus on developing well-rounded, ambitious learners, the school truly prepares children for life beyond the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum with clear themes that help pupils link learning across subjects and apply it to real-world challenges
- Exceptional reading provision with strong phonics teaching from early years and engaging reading challenges
- Outstanding behaviour and attendance with pupils showing exemplary conduct and rising attendance year on year
- Unique 'aspiration curriculum' introducing pupils to 42 different careers with role models and hands-on project experience
- Specialist teachers in sports, music and languages enriching the broader curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Some parents have expressed concerns about SEND provision quality, though inspectors found pupils with SEND were well-supported
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and a positive culture that prioritizes pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Charity work supporting children in India, pen pals with children in France, outdoor learning, residential trips, visits to theatre and museum, reading challenges, pupil leadership roles (head boy/girl, prefect, school council, eco council)
Inkberrow Primary School is a small school with big ambitions where pupils thrive in a caring, nurturing environment with exceptionally high expectations. The school has been rated Outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
5.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
98 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 74%. Maths has declined from 88% to 74%. Writing has declined from 88% to 81%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
196 pupils
210 capacity
14 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)
Inspection History(2)
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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
4.08151%
Overall absence
6.77966%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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