The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Jen Alford (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
263 Wells Road, Malvern Wells, Worcestershire, WR14 4HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Malvern Wells CofE Primary School a selective school?
No. Malvern Wells CofE Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Malvern Wells CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Malvern Wells CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malvern Wells CofE Primary School?
Malvern Wells CofE Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malvern Wells CofE Primary School take?
Malvern Wells CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Malvern Wells CofE Primary School?
Malvern Wells CofE Primary School is in Malvern Wells, WR14 4HF, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malvern Wells CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Malvern Wells CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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