The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 13.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- MERCIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Bill
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St. Peters Road, Cowleigh Bank, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 377m away
Somers Park Primary School
Primary · 908m away
Dyson Perrins CofE Sports College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St James' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Malvern St James
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Northleigh CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northleigh CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northleigh CofE Primary School?
Northleigh CofE Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northleigh CofE Primary School take?
Northleigh CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northleigh CofE Primary School?
Northleigh CofE Primary School is in Malvern, WR14 1QS, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northleigh CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northleigh 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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