The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 19.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Gina Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery take?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is in Malvern, WR13 6EQ, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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