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Upper Arley CofE Primary School

Upper Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA

Good

Inspected 20 February 2024

Good
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
72
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Upper Arley CofE Primary School

Upper Arley CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 72 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BLACK PEAR TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Worcestershire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
72 / 105 (69%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16%
Free school meals
1.2%
EAL
0%
SEN support
12.5%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%
Overall absence
16.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

4.6
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
15.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24
3.6
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24
£44,286
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↓ −£321 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,773
Spend per pupil
£8,383
Income per pupil
57%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Upper Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA
Phone
01299861260
Head Teacher
Louise Low

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Upper Arley CofE Primary School?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Upper Arley CofE Primary School have?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School has 72 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Upper Arley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does Upper Arley CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at Upper Arley CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Upper Arley CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Upper Arley CofE Primary School is part of THE BLACK PEAR TRUST.
Where is Upper Arley CofE Primary School?
Upper Arley CofE Primary School is located at Upper Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1XA.

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