Cookley Sebright Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 16 Lea Lane Cookley Kidderminster Worcestershire DY10 3TA |
| Phone | 01562850397 |
| Reference Number | 135048 |
Cookley Sebright Primary School has shown considerable improvement since its last inspection, transitioning from a requires improvement rating to a good overall effectiveness grade. The school demonstrates high expectations for all its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and offers a broad and ambitious curriculum. Pupils thrive in a supportive environment, displaying excellent behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong, contributing to a safe and inclusive atmosphere where all learners are encouraged to achieve their best.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 239 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.05%
Girls: 48.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 5 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Short inspection |
| 15 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Effective pastoral care that supports pupils' mental health.
- Strong focus on reading, with a structured phonics programme.
- Well-planned and ambitious curriculum across all subjects.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and present information clearly.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Strong relationships foster a calm and purposeful learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in pupils' learning are occasionally missed.
- Persistently high absence rates among vulnerable pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 2.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 8 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Franche Road, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5TP |
1.1 miles |
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Sion Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2YL |
1.14 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
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1.69 miles |
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St George's CofE School
Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2BX |
1.96 miles |
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Foley Infant School Academy
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1.97 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP |
1.97 miles |
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary
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2.12 miles |
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Offmore Primary School
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2.15 miles |
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Franche Primary School
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2.2 miles |
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Brindley Heath Junior School Academy
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2.38 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
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2.56 miles |
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Blakedown CofE Primary School
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2.65 miles |
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Comberton Primary School
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2.68 miles |
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Sutton Park Primary School
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3.11 miles |
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Foley Park Primary Academy
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3.18 miles |
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Heronswood Primary School
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3.41 miles |
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The Ridge Primary School
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St Joseph's RC Primary School
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Heathfield Knoll School
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0.98 miles |
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Holy Trinity School
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2.05 miles |
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2.3 miles |
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Nurture Learning
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Hagley Catholic High School
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Ridgewood High School
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Wribbenhall School
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3.83 miles |
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4.06 miles |
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Old Swinford Hospital
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4.31 miles |
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4.48 miles |
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The Bewdley School
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4.51 miles |
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Redhill School
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4.61 miles |
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