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Oldbury Park Primary School

Oldbury Park Primary School

Worcester, WR2 6AAPrimary School·Ages 5-11
Goodby Ofsted

88%

Capacity

370

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Oldbury Park Primary School

Oldbury Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Worcester community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 370 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Oldbury Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Benjamin Irving, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10224th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 18 in Worcester.

Oldbury Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 58 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Oldbury Park Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Worcester, Oldbury Park 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOldbury Road, Worcester, Worcester, WR2 6AA
HeadteacherBenjamin Irving
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils370
Free School Meals (FSM)26.2%
School Capacity370 / 420 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)

10224th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 75%

1059th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 77%

13th of 18

In Worcester

Top 72%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

52%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:69%
Higher:21%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:16%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:62%
Higher:16%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -12%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

52%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

Facilities

9
Sports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballRoundersDanceTennisAthleticsGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaChoirChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

58

Applications

108

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

52 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oldbury Park Primary School

Oldbury Park 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.

Contact Information

01905424878www.oldburyparkschool.org.uk

Oldbury Road, Worcester

Worcester, WR2 6AA

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Oldbury Road, Worcester

Worcester, WR2 6AA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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