St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School
67%
Capacity
212
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School
St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wyre Forest community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Shelley Reeves-Walters (Exec Head) Mike Goodall (Head of School), it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7557th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 27 in Wyre Forest.
St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 23 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre Forest, St Bartholomew's CofE VC 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 | Princess Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Wyre Forest, DY13 0EL |
| Headteacher | Shelley Reeves-Walters (Exec Head) Mike Goodall (Head of School) |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.3% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 315 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7557th of 13,686
Nationally
751st of 1,378
In West Midlands
13th of 27
In Wyre Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
61%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Princess Way, Stourport-on-Severn
Wyre Forest, DY13 0EL
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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