Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery
Neight Hill, Himbleton, Droitwich, WR9 7LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Droitwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 64th of 127 primary schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 March 2023, report published 21 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
The motto of this small village school is 'nurture, nature, knowledge.' Pupils make the most of the rural location of the school by experiencing valuable outdoor learning opportunities. Pupils enjoy and learn much from these opportunities. They enjoy the caring, family-like atmosphere of the school. Pupils feel safe at school because staff look after them well. The school started teaching pupils beyond Year 4 in September 2021. The provision is effective, and Years 5 and 6 pupils are pleased to have been able to continue their education at Himbleton. Leaders and staff have a strong focus on ensuring that all pupils fulfil their potential. Pupils experience an effective recently redesigned curriculum. Leaders are continuing to refine approaches to maximise knowledge retention a few subjects. The new curriculum is well structured and supports pupils' progress effectively from Reception to Year 6. Pupils respect staff and get on well with each other. They behave well in lessons and around school. Staff make pupils aware of what bullying is and why it is wrong. They deal with bullying well when it happens. Parents were supportive of the school's conversion to full primary school. They appreciate the stability this change brings to their children's education.
What the school should improve
- Subject leaders are still refining systems to assess pupils' progress over time in some subjects. As a result, teachers do not identify and address misconceptions and gaps in learning well enough. Leaders should ensure that, in all subjects, assessment opportunities allow teachers to adjust teaching to address any gaps in pupil's knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll, with places for 98
Schools near Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowle CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Upton Snodsbury CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Tibberton CofE First School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Flyford Flavell Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hanbury CofE First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirsty Shaw
- Phone
- 01905391231
- Address
- Neight Hill, Himbleton, Droitwich, WR9 7LE
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 116821
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.