Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
109%
Capacity
228
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy is a school that local families clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 102 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.4. Of those 102 applicants, 42 put it as their first preference, and 29 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents in the Wyre Forest area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has 228 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2022, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held since its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was upgraded from Requires Improvement.
Academically, Wolverley Sebright performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Worcestershire local authority average of 61%. Reading was a particular strength, with 89% reaching the expected standard and 39% achieving a higher standard. In maths, 82% met the expected standard and 29% reached the higher level. Average scores were 109 in reading and 105 in maths. Within the Wyre Forest local authority, the school ranks 10th out of 27 primary schools based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in all three subjects. Nationally, it sits in the 46th percentile among 13,686 primary schools.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, art studios, music rooms, a sports hall and playing fields. Sports on offer include football, cricket, dance, swimming, athletics and tennis, and there are clubs for drama, coding, art, gardening and book club. The SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disabilities and other difficulties. With 11.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. It suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with strong reading outcomes and a wide range of extracurricular activities, though the high oversubscription means early application is essential.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Franche Road, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY11 5TP |
| Headteacher | Shelley Reeves-Walters James Price |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 228 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 228 / 210 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6410th of 13,686
Nationally
630th of 1,378
In West Midlands
10th of 27
In Wyre Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
64%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
102
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:45
After-school care
15:00-17:30
Source: wolverleysebright.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.2%
- Mixed4.8%
- Asian2.2%
- White (other)0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Franche Road, Kidderminster
Wyre Forest, DY11 5TP
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