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Great Malvern Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR14 2BYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#11,357
of 13,686 nationally

About Great Malvern Primary School

Of the 20 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 80% said they would recommend Great Malvern Primary School to other families. That's a solid majority, though not universal. The school is also oversubscribed: for 38 places in the 2025/26 reception intake, there were 47 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.24. All 38 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so if you live nearby and put it first, you have a strong chance. On the survey, parents were particularly positive about their children doing well (90% agreed or strongly agreed) and the range of clubs and activities available (100% agreed or strongly agreed). However, responses were more mixed on how concerns are dealt with — 20% disagreed or strongly disagreed that concerns are handled properly, and 25% said the question didn't apply to them.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLydes Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR14 2BY
HeadteacherSarah Green
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils340
Free School Meals (FSM)57.9%
School Capacity340 / 372 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 20 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountrySwimmingDanceFootballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: greatmalvern.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Malvern Primary School

Great Malvern 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.