Stottesdon CofE Primary School, Kidderminster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
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
This school creates a caring environment where children thrive and develop strong character. Pupils learn to read well and develop a deep appreciation for subjects like music. The school excels at widening pupils' horizons through trips and experiences, such as visits to London, helping them feel prepared and excited for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding provision for pupils' wider development with pupils acting as school ambassadors and engaging in civic duties
- Excellent early years provision where children form close relationships and begin to read from their first days
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through effective partnerships with parents and outside agencies
- Impressive work on attendance with significantly reduced pupil absence
- Well-developed reading curriculum with pupils learning to read fluently by key stage 2
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils at early stages of writing do not form letters or punctuate sentences correctly, and more developed writers struggle to write fluently and accurately
- Gaps and misconceptions in pupils' knowledge are not being identified and addressed effectively, leading to pupils repeating the same mistakes
- Need to ensure teaching consistently addresses errors in pupils' understanding across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with pupils understanding how to keep themselves safe online and offline and reporting concerns to trusted adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons with instrument learning, London trip to museums and theatres, school council, community litter picks, breakfast club
Stottesdon CofE Primary School is a small school with a big heart where pupils are happy and well cared for. The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve well and offers exciting opportunities to develop their talents and interests.
At a Glance
7.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 94% to 83%. Maths has declined from 94% to 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 100%.
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
118 pupils
105 capacity
13 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Kidderminster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kidderminster
Admissions Demand - Shropshire
Places available
3,420
Applications
2,667
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Shropshire (2025/26)
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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
3.94237%
Overall absence
3.52941%
Persistent absence
85
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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