Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
94
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Castlemorton Church of England Primary School
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Malvern Hills community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 94 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Castlemorton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Smithson, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8819th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 34 in Malvern Hills.
Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Castlemorton Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Malvern Hills, Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR13 6BG |
| Headteacher | Amanda Smithson |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 94 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 94 / 105 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8819th of 13,686
Nationally
888th of 1,378
In West Midlands
24th of 34
In Malvern Hills
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Malvern
Malvern Hills, WR13 6BG
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