Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School
Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, Halesowen, B62 0LFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Halesowen for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 14th of 15 primary schools in Halesowen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2017, report published 11 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
This village school is at the heart of the local community. Strong links with St Kenelm's Church underpin the school's warm, caring ethos. Pupils feel safe and valued. They are proud of their school and of the rich history of Romsley. Staff set high expectations for pupils' learning. Pupils enjoy the challenge. They come into school ready to learn. They take pride in their work and achieve well. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. They are taught to live by Christian values and the school rules of 'ready, respectful, safe'. This fosters a strong sense of right and wrong. Leaders provide effective support to any pupil who may need more help to behave. Pupils know that leaders listen and respond quickly if any incidents of bullying occur. Leaders' detailed records support this. The curriculum at St Kenelm's is much more than lessons. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences, such as sport competitions, dance festivals and outdoor art days. They enjoy many after-school clubs. They look forward to outdoor learning opportunities, including forest school and using the 'daily mile' track. These activities help to develop pupils' wider interests and foster a sense of belonging.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, leaders have not established effective ways of assessing how much pupils have learned. This means that teachers are unsure of how much pupils have understood and remembered before moving on to more complex tasks or concepts. Leaders should ensure that effective assessment methods are established in all subjects so that pupils can achieve the curriculum goals.
- Some pupils with SEND receive additional support beyond lessons. However, leaders do not assess the impact of these different programmes. As a result, leaders do not have a clear picture of what is working well for these pupils and what could be improved. Leaders should make sure that any additional provision being made for pupils with SEND is checked to ensure it is having a positive impact on learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaside Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Holywell Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 70% met the expected standard |
| Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lutley Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suzanne Shackleton
- Phone
- 01562710214
- Address
- Bromsgrove Road, Romsley, Halesowen, B62 0LF
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 116846
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.