Lickey End First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Lickey End Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 1JG |
| Reference Number | 116661 |
Lickey End First School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to a good overall effectiveness rating. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, effectively supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The leadership team, under the new headteacher, has been proactive in enhancing the curriculum and fostering a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and engaged. Notably, students show enthusiasm for their learning and participate actively in various extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 151 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.71%
Girls: 56.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | 14 | 18 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Unclassified | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils’ achievement and behavior.
- Effective improvements to the curriculum since the last inspection.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Pupils demonstrate resilience and teamwork.
- Good participation in a wide range of activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject leadership is at an early stage and requires further development.
- Monitoring and evaluation of pupils' learning in some subjects are insufficient.
- Formal assessment systems in some foundation subjects are underdeveloped.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 42 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 25 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Meadows First School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH |
0.92 miles |
|
Parkside Middle School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH |
0.93 miles |
|
Catshill First School
Gibb Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JP |
0.97 miles |
|
Catshill Middle School
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JW |
0.97 miles |
|
Blackwell First School
St Catherine's Road, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BN |
1.22 miles |
|
Finstall First School
Carnforth Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2HS |
1.38 miles |
|
The Orchards School
Perryfields Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8QN |
1.46 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DH |
1.62 miles |
|
Aston Fields Middle School
Drummond Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2ET |
1.67 miles |
|
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery
Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8EU |
1.88 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic First School
Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7LH |
2.04 miles |
|
Millfields First School
Swift Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7BS |
2.04 miles |
|
Fairfield First School
Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 9LZ |
2.12 miles |
|
Charford First School
Charford Road, Charford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NH |
2.13 miles |
|
Dodford First School
Fockbury Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 9AW |
2.34 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE First School
Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8NG |
2.46 miles |
|
Tardebigge CofE First School
Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AH |
2.66 miles |
|
Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Hazel Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9DX |
2.78 miles |
|
Holywell Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EY |
2.96 miles |
|
St James Catholic Primary School
Leach Heath Lane, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9BN |
3.15 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Chadsgrove School
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JL |
1 miles |
|
North Bromsgrove High School
School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BA |
1.01 miles |
|
Bromsgrove School
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DU |
1.67 miles |
|
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane, Aston fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2EP |
1.74 miles |
|
South Bromsgrove High
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL |
1.97 miles |
|
Waseley Hills High School
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9EL |
2.82 miles |
|
Lokrum Fields
Copyholt Lane, Stoke Pound, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AY |
3.05 miles |
|
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY |
3.56 miles |
|
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU |
3.81 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB |
4.36 miles |
|
Turves Green Boys' School
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS |
4.52 miles |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
4.65 miles |
|
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
4.73 miles |
|
New Ways School
300 Redhill road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9EL |
4.91 miles |