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Martley CofE Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR6 6QAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#4,228
of 13,686 nationally

About Martley CofE Primary School

Martley CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Malvern Hills that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 20 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.22 — meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 9 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so while competition exists, being first-choice is a strong strategy. The school itself is small, with exactly 140 pupils matching its full capacity, and it offers nursery provision for children from age 2. Parent satisfaction data isn't published here, but the oversubscription figures alone suggest a school that local parents actively want to get into.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMartley, Worcester, Malvern Hills, WR6 6QA
HeadteacherLucy Cox
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils140
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity140 / 140 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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