Upper Arley CofE Primary School, Bewdley

In its own words: "At Upper Arley Primary School we are proud of our vision which is: Here at Upper Arley C of E Primary School we recognise everyone as a child of God and through sharing this knowledge, we encourage all to grow in their learning so that everyone can achieve and flourish in all they do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, multi-sports and choir.

The school runs after-school care.

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

Results rose from 75% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Upper Arley CofE Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Upper Arley CofE Primary School are Alveley Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 75% maths); Highley Community Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths); Kinlet CofE Primary School (2.9 miles, Good); and St Anne's CofE VC Primary School (3.4 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 61% maths).

Upper Arley CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Upper Arley CofE Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Black Pear Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Upper Arley CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Severn Valley Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).

In 2024/25, Upper Arley CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.