Sytchampton Endowed Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stourport-on-Severn. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 8 schools in Stourport-on-Severn with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School in detail
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are definitely a small school with a big heart! Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is a family-centered school, set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Our Key stage 2 classes are now housed in a fabulous new building, while Early Years and Key Stage 1 enjoy the spaciousness of the original school house all within our stunning grounds."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, tennis, yoga, drama, guitar, gardening and art.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Worcestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% 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 (85% in reading, 85% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Sytchampton Endowed Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sytchampton Endowed Primary School are Ombersley Endowed First School (1.4 miles, Good); Cutnall Green CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Westlands First School (2.9 miles, Good); and Hartlebury CofE Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 74% maths).
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Ombersley Endowed First SchoolCutnall Green CofE Primary SchoolWestlands First SchoolHartlebury CofE Primary School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sytchampton Endowed Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 93% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (76%).
Who goes there
10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 7 (9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hartlebury Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sytchampton Endowed First School (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sytchampton Endowed Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Worcestershire published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 2.727 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sytchampton Endowed is a caring small school where pupils thrive academically and personally. Children receive excellent phonics and reading teaching, putting them on track to become confident readers. The school knows each child well and adapts teaching to meet individual needs, including strong support for those with additional learning needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-matched phonics teaching ensuring pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Well-sequenced curriculum designed effectively for mixed-age classes with strong writing outcomes
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships, with pupils feeling safe and respected
- High staff knowledge of pupils and families creating very strong relationships
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and personalised teaching approaches
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers' work does not challenge the most able pupils enough, preventing them from achieving the highest standards they are capable of
- Enrichment programme is not ambitious enough - pupils need more meaningful opportunities to broaden their horizons and develop talents
- Need to ensure all staff provide work that deepens and challenges pupils' thinking more effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong policies and staff awareness ensuring pupils feel safe and know who to turn to with concerns.
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is a small primary school where pupils are proud and enthusiastic learners. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now provides good quality education across all areas.
At a Glance
10.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 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 remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.5
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
23.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Worcestershire
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is in Worcestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
87 pupils
100 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stourport-on-Severn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stourport-on-Severn
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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
78
Total Pupils
39
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
11.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,952
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,676
Per pupil
£590k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
78
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sytchampton Endowed Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Sytchampton Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
How close to Sytchampton Endowed Primary School do you need to live?
Worcestershire published for September 2021 entry that the last place offered at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School on distance went to a family 2.727 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 100 places.
How big are the classes at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Classes at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School average 19.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School has around 78 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Sytchampton Endowed Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sytchampton Endowed 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.
Does Sytchampton Endowed Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sytchampton Endowed Primary School?
Sytchampton Endowed Primary School is at Sytchampton, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9SX.
Sources: Worcestershire admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)