Corbett VA CofE Primary School

About Corbett VA CofE Primary School

Corbett VA CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in South Staffordshire that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 18 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25 — meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is popular, those who put it first have a strong chance. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2024, confirmed that it “remains Good,” matching its previous graded inspection from 2018. The early years provision was rated Good in that 2024 visit, down from Outstanding in 2014, but the overall picture is of a stable, well-regarded local school. With just 67 pupils on roll against a capacity of 98, the school isn’t bursting at the seams, but the oversubscription data shows it’s a sought-after choice for families in the area.

Academically, Corbett’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed but generally positive picture. 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — above the Staffordshire local authority average of 65%. Reading was a particular strength: every single pupil (100%) reached the expected standard, and 36% achieved a higher score. Maths also performed well, with 82% at expected and an average score of 106. Writing was more of a challenge: 82% met the expected standard, but no pupils reached the higher standard. The school’s ranking within South Staffordshire places it 10th out of 18 primaries on the combined expected standard metric, and 304th out of 1,378 in the West Midlands region. Nationally, it sits in the 23rd percentile among 13,686 primaries. While not among the top performers locally, the school comfortably exceeds the LA average and delivers strong reading outcomes.

The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, library, dining hall, sports hall and chapel, plus clubs like drama, choir, film club, gardening and art club. Sports provision covers netball, football, swimming and gymnastics. Corbett also has nursery provision for children from age 3, which is a practical plus for families with younger siblings. The school supports pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. With a low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (7.5%), the school serves a relatively advantaged intake. This is a good fit for families who value a small, Church of England primary with strong reading outcomes, a broad club offer, and a clear local reputation — as shown by the oversubscription figures — without being among the very highest-performing schools in the area.

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