Hartlebury CofE Primary School
The Village, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, DY11 7TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hartlebury CofE Primary School is a primary school in Kidderminster for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 13th of 23 primary schools in Kidderminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2013, report published 10 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
This is a highly inclusive school. Staff and pupils model the school's values of 'compassion, respect and forgiveness'. This fosters a strong sense of community. One pupil, reflecting the views of many others, said, 'This is an accepting place. We learn to be proud of who we are.' This helps pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to gain confidence year on year. Pupils feel happy, safe and secure. Most pupils behave well in lessons and around school. The school provides effective care and support for those pupils who need more help with behaviour. The support for pupils' well-being is a strength of the school. Many parents are extremely positive about the high-quality pastoral support that the school provides. The school expects pupils to work hard and achieve well. They do so. Pupils especially love the fields and woodland where they extend their learning beyond the classroom. There are many opportunities to take part in projects beyond the academic such as eco- friendly and community work. This gives pupils a taste of democracy in action. The curriculum is enhanced through several visits and visitors. This fosters a love of learning.
What the school should improve
- The school is not yet checking how well the recently introduced changes to the curriculum are impacting on pupils' achievement in a small number of subjects. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge in these subjects are not identified and pupils who might deepen their knowledge do not have opportunities to do so. The school should ensure that they check the implementation of all subjects to ensure that pupils achieve well.
- In some subjects, teachers deliver the subject content with less confidence. Explanations are sometimes not clear and the work that pupils are set does not help them to build on what they have learned previously. As a result, pupils do not secure new learning in the way that the curriculum intends. The school should ensure that in early years, and in all subjects, pupils are provided with clear and ambitious learning activities that help them to develop the knowledge and skills that are identified in the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hartlebury CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Burlish Park Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Stourport Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Heronswood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's CofE VC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SEVERN ACADEMIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Shelley Reeves-Walters Sophie Bartlett
- Phone
- 01299250312
- Address
- The Village, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, DY11 7TD
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 144261
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.