Red Hill CofE Primary School is a primary school in Worcester, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Red Hill CofE Primary School currently has around 405 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.4% boys and 53.6% girls. Around 11.6% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.9%).

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: Midhurst Close, Worcester, WR5 2HX
Website: http://www.redhillprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01905352524
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Jolanda Simmonds
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116859

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 405
Number of Boys: 188
Number of Girls: 217

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.90%287
Pakistani7.70%31
Other White3.70%15
Other Mixed3.20%13
African2.70%11
White and Asian2.50%10
White and Black African2.00%8
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%7
Bangladeshi1.50%6
Indian1.50%6
Other Asian1.00%4
Unclassified0.70%3
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
Irish0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (1.8)
Writing: Below Average (-2.3)
Maths: Average (-0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE
- not rated 727 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood Primary School
Prestwich Avenue , WR5 1QE
3out of 4 727 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD
- not rated 902 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Timberdine Close , WR5 2DD
3out of 4 903 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
Timberdine Avenue , WR5 2XD
3out of 4 639 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT
- not rated 1,016 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT
3out of 4 1,016 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF
- not rated 2,218 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Christopher Whitehead Language College
Bromwich Road , St John's WR2 4AF
3out of 4 2,218 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU
- not rated 1,254 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU
- not rated 1,254 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Worcester College of Technology
Deansway , WR1 2JF
- not rated 1,574 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kimichi Worcester
St Placides, Battenhall Avenue , WR5 2HP
- not rated 322 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's Worcester
Mount Battenhall , WR5 2HP
- not rated 432 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Thornton House School
Wylds Lane , WR5 1DR
- not rated 698 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fort Royal
Wyld's Lane , WR5 1DR
3out of 4 698 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Sinton Pupil Referral Unit
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
- not rated 833 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.