The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 6.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Shelley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Apostles Oak, Abberley, Worcestershire, WR6 6AA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Abberley Parochial VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abberley Parochial VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abberley Parochial VC Primary School?
Abberley Parochial VC Primary School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abberley Parochial VC Primary School take?
Abberley Parochial VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abberley Parochial VC Primary School?
Abberley Parochial VC Primary School is in Abberley, WR6 6AA, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abberley Parochial VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abberley Parochial VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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