Inkberrow Primary School, Worcester
Inkberrow Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Worcester, part of Quest Learning Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 27th-highest of the 39 schools in Worcester with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Inkberrow Primary School in detail
Inkberrow Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Inkberrow Primary School, children are at the heart of everything we do. We want every child to feel happy, safe, valued and excited to learn. We are ambitious for every pupil, academically and personally, providing an education that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and develops character."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Inkberrow Primary School is a village school situated on the outskirts of Worcestershire. The school is part of the Avonreach Academy Trust which was established in 2017. In 2019, the school extended its age range from a First School to a full Primary School and we now accept pupils from age 4-11."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Inkberrow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 88% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Inkberrow Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Inkberrow Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Inkberrow Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Inkberrow Primary School are Feckenham CofE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 78% maths); Flyford Flavell Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Astwood Bank Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 87% maths); and Church Lench CofE First School (4 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Inkberrow Primary School.
Feckenham CofE Primary SchoolFlyford Flavell Primary SchoolAstwood Bank Primary SchoolChurch Lench CofE First School
The trust
Inkberrow Primary School is one of 6 schools run by Quest Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Inkberrow Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).
Who goes there
5.6% 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, 27 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Inkberrow Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Inkberrow First School (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Inkberrow 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; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
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, 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 88% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 88% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 88% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Inkberrow Primary School
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 Inkberrow Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Worcester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Worcester
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
196
Total Pupils
107
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,819
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1063k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Inkberrow Primary School
What are SATs results like at Inkberrow Primary School?
Of the pupils at Inkberrow Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Inkberrow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Inkberrow Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Inkberrow Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Inkberrow 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 Inkberrow Primary School?
Inkberrow Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Inkberrow Primary School?
Classes at Inkberrow Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Inkberrow Primary School?
Inkberrow Primary School has around 196 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Inkberrow Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Inkberrow Primary School in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Inkberrow Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Inkberrow 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 Inkberrow 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 Inkberrow Primary School?
Inkberrow Primary School is at Main Road, Inkberrow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR7 4HH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)