Ombersley Endowed First School, Ombersley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
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
Ombersley is a warm, welcoming school where children feel valued and supported. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt teaching brilliantly for different learners, especially those needing extra help. The school celebrates the joy of reading and helps every child develop into confident, kind individuals who understand and respect others.
Key Strengths
- Reading is central to the school's ethos with high-quality diverse texts and strong phonics teaching
- Pupils with SEND are exceptionally well supported with staff who understand their needs and adapt learning effectively
- Strong personal development focus - pupils learn about diversity, tolerance, and respect through rich curriculum experiences
- Clear, logical curriculum from Year 1 that helps pupils know and remember more
- Calm, purposeful learning environment with quick response to low-level disruption
Areas for Improvement
- Early years curriculum does not clearly define essential knowledge and skills children should learn
- Early years learning activities are interesting but do not consistently build on what children already know
- Staff in early years do not always implement the curriculum effectively to support progress and identify learning gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff quick to act on concerns and close working with families and external services to support pupils' pastoral care and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, theatre trips, school council, playground pals, outdoor learning in wooded area, clubs
Ombersley Endowed First School is a nurturing and inclusive school where pupils are happy, confident learners who achieve well in most subjects. The school has strong curriculum provision from Year 1 onwards, though the early years provision requires improvement.
At a Glance
13.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
49 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
131 pupils
180 capacity
49 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ombersley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ombersley
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(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3874%
Overall absence
17.3913%
Persistent absence
115
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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