Astley CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Astley Stourport-on-Severn Worcestershire DY13 0RH |
| Phone | 01299822002 |
| Reference Number | 116864 |
Astley CofE Primary School is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. The school's environment is nurturing and inclusive, with a strong focus on pupil well-being and community values. Staff demonstrate high expectations for students, fostering a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in updating the curriculum in certain subjects and enhancing the reading comprehension approach for older pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 91 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.55%
Girls: 49.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | 10 | Unknown | 10 |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 4 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 5 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.3% |
| Unclassified | 8.8% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 08 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff and pupils are kind and respectful to one another.
- Behaviour in class and around the school is calm and friendly.
- Teachers have high expectations and provide lots of encouragement.
- The school offers a variety of interesting extracurricular activities.
- Early reading is taught effectively, providing a solid foundation for pupils.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate support.
Areas for Improvement
- The approach to reading comprehension for fluent readers is currently ineffective.
- Curriculum planning in some subjects lacks clarity on essential knowledge.
- Staff training on curriculum progression in foundation subjects has been limited.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 5 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School
Princess Way, Areley Kings, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 0EL |
1.37 miles |
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Stourport Primary Academy
Park Avenue, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8SH |
2.39 miles |
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Lickhill Primary School
Almond Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UA |
2.43 miles |
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St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Elmfield Walk, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UB |
2.47 miles |
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Great Witley CofE Primary School
Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 6HR |
2.63 miles |
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Burlish Park Primary School
Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8LA |
2.84 miles |
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Abberley Parochial VC Primary School
Apostles Oak, Abberley, Worcestershire, WR6 6AA |
2.9 miles |
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Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School
Wilden Lane, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9LP |
3.2 miles |
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Hartlebury CofE Primary School
The Village, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7TD |
3.42 miles |
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Sytchampton Endowed Primary School
Sytchampton, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9SX |
3.5 miles |
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Bewdley Primary School
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL |
4.3 miles |
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St Anne's CofE VC Primary School
St Anne's Cofe Vc Primary School, Wyre Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2UQ |
4.32 miles |
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Ombersley Endowed First School
School Bank, Ombersley, Worcestershire, WR9 0DR |
4.35 miles |
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Birchen Coppice Academy
Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ |
4.36 miles |
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Foley Park Primary Academy
Northumberland Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7AW |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8AX |
2.92 miles |
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Cambian New Elizabethan School
Quarry Bank, Hartlebury, DY11 7TE |
3.35 miles |
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Aurora Wilden View School
Worcester Road, Torton, Kidderminster, West Midlands, DY11 7RR |
4.08 miles |
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The Bewdley School
Stourport Road, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL |
4.2 miles |