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Franche Primary School

Wyre Forest, DY11 5QBPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
76 1st-choice / 78 places
Ranking
#12,282
of 13,686 nationally

About Franche Primary School

Franche Primary School sits within the Worcestershire local authority, a large area with 180 primary schools, and is one of 27 primary schools in the Wyre Forest district. In the most recent local rankings based on KS2 results, it placed 23rd out of those 27, putting it in the bottom half of its immediate area. For context, the top-performing local peers include Inkberrow Primary School, Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School, and Beaconside Primary and Nursery School, all of which scored significantly higher on the same ranking metric. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a current roll of 823 pupils against a capacity of 960. Just under a quarter of its pupils (23.9%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a useful indicator of the school's intake profile. The nearest primary rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Sutton Park Primary School, located 1.8 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChestnut Grove, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY11 5QB
HeadteacherElizabeth Dixon
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils823
Free School Meals (FSM)23.9%
School Capacity823 / 960 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsFootballCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franche Primary School

Franche Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.