St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn

In its own words: "Homework plays a key role in the education and development of children. It is important that all pupils learn to work independently of their teacher. During the seven years a child spends at St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School, the amount of homework will vary according to the child’s age."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St Bartholomew’s, our staff provide a welcoming environment where all children develop self-discipline through our caring Christian ethos. We are working to create a feeling in our school that we are all part of God’s special family, where we show love and care for everyone around us."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, athletics, gymnastics, badminton, dance, drama, gardening and homework club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 71% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School are Stourport Primary Academy (1 mile, Good, 47% reading, 56% maths); Lickhill Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 96% reading, 81% maths); St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 76% maths); and Astley CofE Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths).

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Severn Academies Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 45 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 10 (4.8%) 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.

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hartlebury Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beach Road (opposite), 190 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 4.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.