Castlemorton Church of England Primary School

About Castlemorton Church of England Primary School

Castlemorton Church of England Primary School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The school’s most telling academic metric comes from Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year, where 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits just below the Worcestershire local authority average of 61%, though the school’s reading scores are a clear strength: pupils achieved an average scaled score of 110, with 57% reaching the higher standard. In maths, the average scaled score was 107, and 36% of pupils hit the higher threshold. Writing proved more challenging, with 57% reaching the expected standard and none achieving the higher mark. The school’s ranking places it 24th out of 34 primary schools in the Malvern Hills district, and in the bottom 50% nationally.

Ofsted inspectors rated every aspect of the school Good in 2022, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The early years provision also received a Good rating, a significant step up from the Requires Improvement grade it had been given in the previous inspection. With just 94 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, the school is small by design, and the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 4.5%. The school’s Progress 8 scores for reading, writing and maths are not available in the data, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the consistent Good ratings across all Ofsted categories suggest a stable and well-led environment.

Castlemorton is a Church of England primary school in Malvern Hills, serving children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 19 applications for 11 places, with 10 first-preference offers made. The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, playing fields, an outdoor playground, a dining hall and a chapel. Sports include netball, football, athletics and gymnastics, and clubs such as art, coding, film and science are available. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment and physical disability. This is a school that suits families looking for a small, church-affiliated primary with a broad range of activities and a clear focus on reading attainment.

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