Suckley Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Church Lane, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Suckley Primary School is a primary school in Worcester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 4th of 39 primary schools in Worcester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 12 June 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 May 2025

Suckley Primary School is an inspirational school where pupils flourish. They receive an excellent start to their education. There is a collective vision to ensure pupils are 'happy, aspirational and ready for life'. Pupils enjoy school and attend well. The school is ambitious and holds high expectations for all pupils. Pupils live up to these expectations. They achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum. Pupils leave the school well equipped for the challenges of secondary education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. There is a calm and purposeful environment in classrooms and around the school. Pupils show very positive attitudes to their learning. This begins in early years, where children quickly learn and follow daily routines. Pupils are polite and respectful. They trust adults to listen to them and support them if they are worried about anything. As a result, pupils feel safe and cared for in school. Support for pupils' personal development is exceptional. The school goes beyond the expected so that pupils have access to a wide, rich set of experiences. One example is the school's work experience programme for pupils in Year 6. They take on roles in two local businesses. This develops pupils' independence and responsibility.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

95 pupils on roll, with places for 80

Eligible for free school meals11.6%

11.6%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.6%

11.6%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Suckley Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Cradley CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement47% met the expected standard
Brockhampton Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Broadwas CofE Aided Primary School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard88% met the expected standard
Northleigh CofE Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Leigh and Bransford Primary School4 milesReport card: Expected standard56% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SUCKLEY SCHOOL
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Field
Address
Church Lane, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5DE
Local authority
Worcestershire
URN
136983

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.