North Worcester Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | John Comyn Drive Worcester Worcestershire WR3 7NS |
| Phone | 01905953850 |
| Reference Number | 147190 |
North Worcester Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas in its first inspection. The school, which opened in September 2019 and is part of The Rivers CofE Multi Academy Trust, has demonstrated a commitment to high standards in education, alongside a strong focus on the well-being and development of its pupils. Most students are happy and engaged, and the relationships between staff and pupils are positive, contributing to a supportive learning environment. The school's strengths include a coherent and well-sequenced curriculum that emphasizes early literacy and numeracy, with effective measures in place for monitoring student progress. Positive behavior is generally observed among the pupils, though a minority struggle with managing their behavior. While the school has identified specific areas for improvement, particularly for pupils with SEND, it is actively working on plans to enhance support and ensure a consistent approach across all areas, aiming for every pupil to reach their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 354 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.02%
Girls: 51.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 2 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 3 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | 15 | 22 | 37 |
| 5 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.7% |
| Unclassified | 15% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Coherent and well-sequenced curriculum across all year groups
- Strong emphasis on promoting language and communication skills
- Daily reading sessions enhance literacy skills
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Encouragement of early leadership skills through various committees
- Supportive working environment for staff
Areas for Improvement
- Leadership in some subject areas is at an early stage of development
- Expectations of some pupils with SEND are too low
- Inconsistencies in early years provision
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 52 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell
Bilford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8QA |
0.21 miles |
|
Northwick Manor Primary School
Northwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7EA |
0.56 miles |
|
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
Green Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8NZ |
0.77 miles |
|
St George's CofE Primary School
St George's Lane North, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1RD |
0.88 miles |
|
Claines CofE Primary School
School Bank, Claines, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7RW |
0.92 miles |
|
Cranham Primary School
Tetbury Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9LS |
1.05 miles |
|
St George's Catholic Primary School
Thorneloe Walk, Barbourne, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3JY |
1.12 miles |
|
Carnforth School
Carnforth Drive, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9HG |
1.2 miles |
|
Hollymount School
Hollymount Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9SG |
1.28 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Warndon
Edgeworth Close, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9PE |
1.39 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chedworth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9PG |
1.46 miles |
|
Hindlip CofE First School
Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8RJ |
1.56 miles |
|
Oldbury Park Primary School
Oldbury Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AA |
1.68 miles |
|
Hallow CofE Primary School
Main Road, Hallow, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6LD |
1.79 miles |
|
Stanley Road Primary School
Stanley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1BD |
1.82 miles |
|
St Clement's CofE Primary
Henwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 5NS |
1.9 miles |
|
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Albans Close, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1PP |
1.9 miles |
|
The Lyppard Grange Primary School
Ankerage Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 0DZ |
2 miles |
|
Fort Royal
Wyld's Lane, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DR |
2.01 miles |
|
Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School
Grimley, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6LU |
2.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Bilford Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8HN |
0.54 miles |
|
The River School
Oakfield House, Droitwich Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 7ST |
0.69 miles |
|
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR3 8LE |
0.83 miles |
|
Riversides School
Thorneloe Road, Barbourne, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 3HZ |
1.05 miles |
|
Regency High School
Carnforth Drive, Warndon, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9JL |
1.13 miles |
|
Royal Grammar School Worcester
Upper Tything, Worcester, WR1 1HP |
1.16 miles |
|
The King's School
5, Worcestershire, WR1 2LL |
2.02 miles |
|
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 4AF |
2.23 miles |
|
Gloverspiece School
Gloverspiece Minifarm, Ladywood, Droitwich, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0AJ |
2.39 miles |
|
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Timberdine Avenue, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2XD |
2.46 miles |
|
Kimichi Worcester
St. Placides, Battenhall Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2HP |
2.5 miles |
|
Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LT |
2.53 miles |
|
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2LU |
2.59 miles |
|
New College Worcester (NMSS)
Whittington Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2JX |
2.8 miles |
|
Abigail's Place
St. Ann's School, Spetchley, Worcester, WR5 1RS |
3.6 miles |
|
Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Briar Mill, C/O Droitwich Spa High School, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0AA |
4.05 miles |
|
Norton College
Woodbury Lane, Norton, Worcestershire, WR5 2BA |
4.7 miles |
|
RGS Dodderhill
Dodderhill Road, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, WR9 0BE |
4.85 miles |