Located in Worcester, Stanley Road Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Stanley Road Primary School currently has around 309 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 34.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 27.5%. white british pupils make up about 17.8% , followed by other white at 10.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Stanley Road, Worcester, WR5 1BD
Website: www.stanleyroad.worcs.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01905355043
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lorraine Adams
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146452

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 20/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 309
Number of Boys: 158
Number of Girls: 151

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Pakistani27.50%85
White British17.80%55
Other White10.70%33
Bangladeshi10.40%32
African8.40%26
Indian8.10%25
Other Mixed5.80%18
White and Asian3.60%11
Unclassified2.60%8
Other Asian2.30%7
White and Black African1.30%4
White and Black Caribbean0.60%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%2
Chinese0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%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 (-1.7)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.9)
Maths: Below Average (-2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
49%
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
103.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
105.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
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
Stanley Road Primary School
Stanley Road , WR5 1BD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley Road Primary School
Stanley Road , WR5 1BD
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Red Hill CofE Primary School
Midhurst Close , WR5 2HX
3out of 4 973 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Albans Close , WR5 1PP
- not rated 1,347 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School
St Albans Close , WR5 1PP
3out of 4 1,347 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 1,142 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT
- not rated 1,714 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nunnery Wood High School
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LT
3out of 4 1,714 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE
- not rated 1,781 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Perowne CofE College
Merriman's Hill Road , WR3 8LE
3out of 4 1,781 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Worcester College of Technology
Deansway , WR1 2JF
- not rated 893 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU
- not rated 1,929 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road , WR5 2LU
- not rated 1,929 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
- not rated 64 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Newbridge Short Stay Secondary School
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
- not rated 64 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Newbridge School
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
3out of 4 79 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Oakfield Pupil Referral Unit
Stanley Road , WR5 1BD
- not rated 79 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sinton Pupil Referral Unit
Midland Road , WR5 1DS
- not rated 140 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.