Upton Snodsbury CofE Primary School

About Upton Snodsbury CofE Primary School

Upton Snodsbury CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Wychavon that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 26 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.86 — meaning nearly two families applied for every spot. All ten first-preference applicants were offered places, which suggests that if you live close enough to put it top of your list, your chances are strong. The school is tiny, with only 47 pupils against a capacity of 84, so classes are very small and the atmosphere is likely to feel intimate and personal. ParentView data isn't available here, but the oversubscription figures alone signal a school that local parents rate highly enough to fight for.

Academically, the school has a solid track record. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, it was rated Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding — the highest possible mark. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education all came in at Good, while early years provision was also Good. That's a step down from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was rated Outstanding across the board, but the current Good rating still places it above many peers. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Worcestershire is 61 percent, and while Upton Snodsbury's own KS2 results aren't published here, the school's small size means results can fluctuate year to year. Of the 180 primary schools in the LA, only 13 hold an Outstanding rating, so a Good rating with an Outstanding personal development tag is a strong signal.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for its size, including a sensory room, library, music rooms, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, netball, athletics, swimming and cross country, while after-school clubs include art, gardening, eco club, film club, coding and chess. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. With just 4.3 percent of pupils eligible for free school meals — well below the national average — the intake is predominantly from less disadvantaged backgrounds. This is a school that will suit families who value a small, church-affiliated setting with strong pastoral care and a personal development focus, and who are prepared to compete for a place in a popular local school.

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