Northleigh CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Northleigh CofE Primary School
Northleigh CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Malvern Hills community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Northleigh CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Bill, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8017th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 34 in Malvern Hills.
Northleigh CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 22 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northleigh CofE Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Malvern Hills, Northleigh CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St. Peters Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR14 1QS |
| Headteacher | Stuart Bill |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.2% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8017th of 13,686
Nationally
801st of 1,378
In West Midlands
21st of 34
In Malvern Hills
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Peters Road, Malvern
Malvern Hills, WR14 1QS
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