Witton Middle School

  • Middle
  • Academy
  • Ages 9 to 12
Ofsted: Good

Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Witton Middle School is a middle school in Droitwich Spa for ages 9 to 12. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 83rd of 127 primary schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 15 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Leaders have worked effectively to transform the provision at Witton Middle School. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents wholeheartedly agree. Pupils believe that belonging, collaboration, curiosity and growth enable them to develop both as learners and as individuals. They are happy and enjoy school. Pupils behave well during lessons, when moving around the school and at breaktimes. They have a clear understanding of the school rules of 'be ready, be responsible, be respectful, be safe'. They aspire to earn merit points and the rewards they receive for achieving them. If bullying happens, pupils know that adults will deal with it quickly. Pupils enjoy a wide number of clubs. These go beyond the sporting and include choir, yoga and cookery. The school ensures that all pupils can take part in them, no matter what their background.

What the school should improve

  • The school has not ensured that phonics teaching is taught consistently to a high quality. This slows some pupils' progress in being able to read fluently. The school should ensure that staff receive training and support to teach phonics effectively so that all pupils become confident and fluent readers.
  • On occasion, teachers do not check accurately what pupils understand. This means they do not always provide pupils with learning activities that are well- matched to their needs. Leaders should ensure that all teachers are skilled in checking pupils' understanding to enable them to select the most appropriate learning activity for them.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

100 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

390 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals23.1%

23.1%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.9%

4.9%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

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

Schools near Witton Middle School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Chawson First School0.1 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodNot published
Westacre Middle School0.4 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement43% met the expected standard
St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Westlands First School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST
Age range
9 to 12
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Suzie Bourne
Address
Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8BD
Local authority
Worcestershire
URN
148329

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.