The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- THE BLACK PEAR TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Low
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Upper Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Upper Arley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Upper Arley CofE Primary School?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upper Arley CofE Primary School take?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upper Arley CofE Primary School?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School is in Bewdley, DY12 1XA, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upper Arley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upper Arley 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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