Foley Park Primary Academy, based in Kidderminster, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Foley Park Primary Academy currently has around 215 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.7% boys and 43.3% girls. Around 29.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Northumberland Avenue, Kidderminster, DY11 7AW
Website: www.foleyparkprimaryacademy.org
Telephone: 01562823857
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Soneeta Reynolds
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145483

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 219
Number of Pupils: 215
Number of Boys: 122
Number of Girls: 93

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 23% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.00%185
Other White3.70%8
White and Black Caribbean1.40%3
Other Mixed1.40%3
Unclassified1.40%3
Chinese0.90%2
Bangladeshi0.90%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%2
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
White and Asian0.50%1
Irish0.50%1
Other Asian0.50%1
African0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
Indian0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-2.0)
Writing: Well Below Average (-3.0)
Maths: Below Average (-2.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
38%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
102.7
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kidderminster, Foley Park First School and Nursery Unit
Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Foley Park Primary Academy
Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Foley Park Primary School and Nursery
Northumberland Avenue , DY11 7AW
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Sutton Park First School
Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH
- not rated 892 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sutton Park Primary School
Greatfield Road , DY11 6PH
4out of 4 999 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Baxter Business and Enterprise College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 1,706 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Baxter College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 1,706 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Baxter College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 1,706 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Baxter College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 1,734 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
King Charles I School
Hill Grove House , Comberton Road DY10 1XA
- not rated 1,965 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kidderminster, Birchen Coppice Middle School
Woodbury Road , DY11 7JJ
- not rated 1,186 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School
Blakebrook , DY11 6AP
- not rated 1,630 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School
Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ
- not rated 2,517 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster, Comberton Middle School
Borrington Road , DY10 3ED
- not rated 2,540 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School
Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB
- not rated 2,605 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kidderminster College
Market Street , DY10 1AB
- not rated 1,322 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster College
Market Street , DY10 1LX
- not rated 1,323 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Trinity School
Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY
3out of 4 2,244 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kidderminster Pupil Referral Unit
The Old Coach House , Bewdley Road DY11 6RL
- not rated 1,203 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Coach House Short Stay School
Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL
- not rated 1,203 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nurture Learning
County Buildings , Bewdley Road DY11 6RQ
- not rated 1,345 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blakebrook School
Bewdley Road , DY11 6RL
- not rated 1,349 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Lea House School
The Lea , Bewdley Hill DY11 6JR
- not rated 1,772 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.