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St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School

Wyre Forest, DY13 0ELPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#7,557
of 13,686 nationally

About St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School

St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School in Wyre Forest is a state primary with a Church of England character that currently serves 212 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning there is room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.3%, which is notably high and well above the national average, reflecting a community with significant socioeconomic need. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 25 applications for 23 places, with 20 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.09. That suggests local families are actively choosing St Bartholomew's, even though it isn't full to capacity overall. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two, which may be a draw for parents looking for a single-site journey from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPrincess Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Wyre Forest, DY13 0EL
HeadteacherShelley Reeves-Walters (Exec Head) Mike Goodall (Head of School)
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)44.3%
School Capacity212 / 315 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 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, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsGymnasiumLibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingDanceAthleticsTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingBook ClubArt ClubScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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St Bartholomew's CofE VC 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.