Is Upper Arley CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 70th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Upper Arley CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Upper Arley CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Upper Arley CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Upper Arley CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Upper Arley CofE Primary School

Upper Arley, Bewdley, DY12 1XA

Local ranking70th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 10

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 72
Boys: 49 (60%)
Girls: 32 (40%)
Capacity: 105 (77% full)
SEND: 12.5%
FSM Eligible: 17.5%
EAL: 1.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 12.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,773/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.8%

90.1%

White British

4.2%

Mixed White & Asian

2.8%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01299861260

office@upperarleycofeschool.org

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Upper Arley

Bewdley, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 147761
UKPRN: 10085602
Establishment No.: 2037
Trust: THE BLACK PEAR TRUST

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