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Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery

Bromsgrove, B45 8EUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#9,830
of 13,686 nationally

About Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery

Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, serving children aged 3 to 11. With 389 pupils on roll against a capacity of 466, the school is not at full capacity, yet demand is notably high. For the 2025/26 primary phase, the school received 101 total applications for just 43 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.35, and made 41 offers to first-preference applicants. This suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.5%, which is below the national average, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school has a nursery provision and is non-denominational, with no religious character. David Dathan is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Birmingham Road, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, B45 8EU
HeadteacherDavid Dathan
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils389
Free School Meals (FSM)8.5%
School Capacity389 / 466 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingFilm ClubScience ClubEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.