Cradley CofE Primary School

A requires improvement voluntary aided school school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cradley CofE Primary School.

Malvern, WR135NG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
86.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cradley
Malvern, WR135NG
Phone
1886880315
Website
cradleyschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116874
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Cradley, Malvern, WR13 5NG
Website
www.cradleyschool.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hereford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
96
Free School Meals
28.1% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
23.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
23.0 (+15.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
96 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Trust Respect Empathy Koinonia

Cradley School has a Christian ethos in the Church of England tradition with close links to St James Church, Cradley. A Christian-based collective worship is central to school life, led by Rev Robert, the local vicar, and the Open the Book team from St James’ Church; the school aims to preserve and develop its religious character in partnership with the Church.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Basketball Little Fishes Netball Football Cross Country Dance Choir Yoga Multi-sports Drama TAG Rugby Long Distance Running Club Golf Girls’ Football Girls’ TAG Rugby Playground Games Tennis Sewing Rounders Computing

Sports

Basketball Netball Football Cross Country Tennis Rounders Golf Rugby TAG Rugby

Facilities

Forest School site School Garden Pond Mud Area Bug Hotel Log Circle

Curriculum Highlights

Art Curriculum Overview DT Curriculum Overview Computing Curriculum Overview Geography Curriculum Overview History Curriculum Overview Maths Curriculum Overview MFL Curriculum Overview Music Curriculum Overview PE Curriculum Overview PSHCE Curriculum Overview RE Curriculum Overview Science Curriculum Overview English Curriculum Overview EYFS Curriculum Overview EYFS Unit Overview 24-25 EYFS Unit Overview 25-26 Knowledge Organisers Cultural Capital SMSC and FBV through our Curriculum

SEND Provision

Cradley School's Pupil Premium is used to support a range of programmes taught by teachers and teaching assistants, including national programmes and in-house target groups to remove barriers to learning and to support pupils socially and emotionally (e.g., Thrive Programme). Progress is assessed using end-of-year assessments; the funding is intended to move pupils forward and support those with additional needs, including those with Education Health Care Plans and Ever 6 pupils.

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