Leigh and Bransford Primary School, Malvern

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.5km)Possible (~2.2km)Unlikely (~2.9km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr S Bill
Pupils:182 / 210 capacity
LA:Worcestershire
Phone:01886832342
Address:Hoopers Close, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5DX
Trust:MERCIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 6 January 2026View full report
URN:149515
UKPRN:10091615
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:West Worcestershire
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Leigh and Bransford is a welcoming, caring school where every child feels they belong. The school excels at supporting all learners, especially those who need extra help, ensuring they access the full curriculum and achieve well. With outstanding attendance rates and strong early years provision, your child will get off to a brilliant start and thrive in a respectful, inclusive community.

Key Strengths

  • Attendance is significantly above national averages with very low persistent absence
  • Early years provision is warm and well-sequenced, with strong focus on early reading and mathematics
  • Excellent inclusive culture with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
  • Positive behaviour throughout the school with rare bullying and swift resolution of problems
  • Well-designed, broad and balanced curriculum that is carefully sequenced across year groups

Areas for Improvement

  • Not all teachers use assessment strategies effectively to check pupil understanding, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could
  • Inconsistent embedding of staff training in daily teaching practice across the school
  • A small number of pupils occasionally disengage from learning in lessons

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.

Extracurricular Activities

Dodgeball, football competitions, musical theatre, future medics workshops, baking, curriculum enrichment trips and visits

Leigh and Bransford Primary School is a friendly, inclusive community where pupils feel safe and supported. The school demonstrates expected standard achievement across all areas, with particular strengths in attendance, early years provision, and support for vulnerable learners.

At a Glance

8.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+12ppMaths-6ppWriting-6pp

Reading has improved from 77% to 89%. Maths has declined from 73% to 67%. Writing has declined from 80% to 74%.

Class Sizes

25.9

Avg class size

25.7

Infant (KS1)

26.0

KS2

7

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Royal Oak (opp)
295m · 5 min walk
Sherridge Road (Opp)
459m · 7 min walk
Somers Close (Adj)
764m · 12 min walk
Suffield Close (Adj)
795m · 13 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

87%

Available places

182 pupils

210 capacity

28 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Malvern

Low pressure
New homes approved:824
Projected new pupils:206

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Malvern

Admissions Demand - Worcestershire

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

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)

6 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
6 January 2023

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.90373%

Overall absence

7.36196%

Persistent absence

163

Enrolments

Authorised2.73044%
Unauthorised1.17329%
Persistent (10%+)7.36196%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

5.3713%
22/23
5.4596%
23/24
3.90373%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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