Northleigh CofE Primary School
St. Peters Road, Cowleigh Bank, Malvern, WR14 1QSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northleigh CofE Primary School is a primary school in Malvern for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 4th of 13 primary schools in Malvern. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 March 2023, report published 18 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 8 March 2023
It is an exciting time for pupils at Northleigh CofE Primary School. Many effective changes have taken place. Committed leaders have high aspirations and expectations for all pupils. These are realised and pupils are thriving at this school. Leaders and staff use the bible quote, 'Be brave, be strong, be fearless' in all their work with pupils. Pupils embody these characteristics as a result. They do not give up easily when they find something hard. Pupils help each other to be the best they can be. Relationships between staff and pupils are caring and respectful. Older pupils play with younger pupils at lunchtime. Any incidences of unkind behaviour or bullying are not tolerated and dealt with effectively. Pupils are happy and safe. They can name trusted adults who will help them. Pupils use their class 'worry monsters' when they feel sad or anxious. Leaders want pupils to be independent learners and thinkers. They have created an effective curriculum to support this. However, not all areas of the curriculum are fully established. This means in some subjects, pupils do not have the subject-specific knowledge they need. Teachers' subject knowledge in mathematics is variable. Pupils cannot always explain their mathematical reasoning as a result.
What the school should improve
- Some changes to the curriculum have only been implemented recently and are not yet implemented as effectively as other subjects. Pupils do not know more and remember more of the subject-specific knowledge in these subjects, as a result. Leaders need to continue their work on embedding the new curriculum and ensure it has an impact on pupils' subject-specific knowledge.
- There is some variability in teacher subject knowledge in mathematics. Pupils lack depth in reasoning and understanding of mathematical concepts, as a result. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the necessary subject knowledge in mathematics to deliver the curriculum more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Northleigh CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Somers Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| St Matthias Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St James' CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Beacon View Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MERCIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Bill
- Phone
- 01684574889
- Address
- St. Peters Road, Cowleigh Bank, Malvern, WR14 1QS
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 147284
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.