Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School

About Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School

Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Wychavon, Worcestershire, with a Roman Catholic character and a nursery provision for children aged two. The school currently has 178 pupils against a capacity of 210, leaving some headroom, but demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for 23 places, with 22 of those being first-preference offers. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.57, meaning nearly six in ten applicants miss out on their first choice. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 15.2%, which is slightly above the national primary average of around 14% but well within typical local ranges for a school serving a mixed catchment. The school’s religious character and its Good Ofsted rating clearly drive local appeal, and the fact that all 22 first-preference applicants were offered places suggests that families who prioritise it tend to get in.

Academically, Holy Redeemer performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 KS2 assessments, 86% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Worcestershire average of just 61%. That puts the school second out of 17 primary schools in Wychavon and in the top 5% nationally. Reading is a particular strength: 95% met the expected standard and 59% achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 109. Maths also performed strongly, with 91% at expected and an average score of 106. Writing and maths higher scores were both at 18%. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023 rated overall effectiveness as Good, with personal development judged Outstanding. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and the quality of education were all rated Good, while early years provision was also Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2009, when it was rated Outstanding across all areas, the school has held a strong Good rating consistently.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including a Forest School, library, gymnasium, playing fields, chapel, and dedicated art and music rooms. Sports provision covers dance, cricket, gymnastics, cross country, athletics, football and swimming, while clubs include gardening, chess and coding. SEND support is well-developed, with provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, severe learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a realistic option for families whose children need targeted support within a mainstream setting. The school’s popularity means early application is essential, and its Catholic character will appeal particularly to families seeking a faith-based education. For parents in Wychavon who value strong academic outcomes and a school that balances pastoral care with a good range of enrichment, Holy Redeemer is a strong contender.

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