Hindlip CofE First School
About Hindlip CofE First School
Hindlip CofE First School received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in June 2024, a grade it has held consistently across both its recorded inspections. The school achieved the top mark of 1 in every category Ofsted assesses: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This places Hindlip among a select group — only 13 of the 180 primary schools in Worcestershire currently hold an Outstanding rating. The school is small, with 91 pupils on roll against a capacity of 100, and it serves children from age 4 to 9. The headteacher, Alex Gromski, leads a school where 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that gives some indication of the catchment’s mix. The school’s Church of England character is reflected in its on-site chapel, one of several facilities that support both academic and personal development.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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