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Northleigh CofE Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR14 1QSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#8,017
of 13,686 nationally

About Northleigh CofE Primary School

Northleigh CofE Primary School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 43 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option rather than a long shot. The school is a Church of England primary in Malvern Hills, part of the Worcestershire local authority, and currently has 196 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. It offers nursery provision for children from age 2, and the headteacher is Stuart Bill. The most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in March 2023, rated the school Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a notable turnaround from the previous inspection in 2017, when the school was rated Inadequate overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt. Peters Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR14 1QS
HeadteacherStuart Bill
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)13.2%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Mar 2023
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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, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketDanceTennisGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: northleighceprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Northleigh CofE Primary School

Northleigh 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.