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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

Wyre Forest, DY10 2LXPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#12,933
of 13,686 nationally

About St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School

St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School in Wyre Forest was rated Good across all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, a clear step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. The school's most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which sits at 36% for the 2023/24 academic year. That figure is significantly below the Worcestershire local authority average of 61%, placing the school 103rd out of 180 primary schools in the county. In the Wyre Forest area specifically, it ranks 26th out of 27 schools on this measure. The school's reading results are the strongest of the three core subjects, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 102, while maths and writing trail behind at 50% and 59% respectively.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressStoney Lane, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY10 2LX
HeadteacherSarah Perrett
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)54.7%
School Capacity204 / 216 (94% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceCricketCross CountryTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChoirChessFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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St Mary's CofE (VA) 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.