Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy is a primary school in Kidderminster, 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 has a none religious character.

Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.8% boys and 41.2% girls. Around 11.7% 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 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.2%).

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: Franche Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5TP
Website: www.wolverleysebright.co.uk
Telephone: 01562850268
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Shelley Reeves-Walters James Price
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146074

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 228
Number of Boys: 134
Number of Girls: 94

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 8.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British91.20%208
White and Asian2.20%5
Other Mixed2.20%5
Indian1.80%4
Unclassified0.90%2
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Other White0.40%1
Pakistani0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%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 (2.0)
Writing: Average (0.4)
Maths: Average (-0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
60%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
4%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
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
Wolverley Sebright First School
Franche Road , Fairfield DY11 5TP
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Franche Road , Wolverley DY11 5TP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wolverley Sebright VA Primary School
Franche Road , Wolverley DY11 5TP
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Kidderminster, St Barnaba's First School
Wolverley Road , DY11 5JN
- not rated 1,520 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Marlpool Lane , DY11 5HP
3out of 4 1,664 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wolverley High School
Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ
- not rated 773 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wolverley CofE Secondary School
Blakeshall Lane , Wolverley DY11 5XQ
3out of 4 773 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Baxter College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 2,910 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Baxter Business and Enterprise College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 2,931 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Baxter College
Habberley Road , DY11 5PQ
- not rated 2,931 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kidderminster, Sion Hill Middle School
Sion Hill , Broadwaters DY10 2XT
- not rated 1,530 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster, Franche Middle School
Chestnut Grove , DY11 5QB
- not rated 1,987 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Sladen CofE Middle School
Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ
- not rated 2,171 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster, St John's CofE Middle School
Blakebrook , DY11 6AP
- not rated 2,836 yd Voluntary controlled 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 1LX
- not rated 3,045 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kidderminster College
Market Street , DY10 1AB
- not rated 3,046 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 2,713 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heathfield Knoll School
Wolverley , DY10 3QE
- not rated 1,038 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Unity Academy
Hurcott Road , DY10 2QJ
- not rated 2,055 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Wyre Forest School
Habberley Road , DY11 6FA
3out of 4 2,623 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Holy Trinity School
Birmingham Road , DY10 2BY
- not rated 2,713 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Severnside Pupil Support Centre
51 Coventry Street , DY10 2BZ
- not rated 2,714 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.