Cleobury Mortimer Primary School
97%
Capacity
250
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Cleobury Mortimer Primary School
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Shropshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 250 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 259 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Cleobury Mortimer Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Desborough, it falls under Shropshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6057th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 88 in Shropshire.
Cleobury Mortimer Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 28 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cleobury Mortimer Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Shropshire, Cleobury Mortimer 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Love Lane, Kidderminster, Shropshire, DY14 8PE |
| Headteacher | S Desborough |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Number of Pupils | 250 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 250 / 259 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Aug 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6057th of 13,686
Nationally
598th of 1,378
In West Midlands
35th of 88
In Shropshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
41
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Love Lane, Kidderminster
Shropshire, DY14 8PE
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