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OpenPrimaryOfsted: OutstandingURN 116822

Hindlip CofE First School

Voluntary controlled school · Worcester · WR3 8RJ

Ages 4–9 · 92 pupils · Worcestershire

Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

2.6%

Admissions demand

0.79 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-06-25

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence2.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)1.4%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
2.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
73

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.79 · Often has places

1st preferences

15

Places offered

20

1st-preference offers

15

Total preferences (any rank)
42
Preferred offers (top 3)
19
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

92 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
92
Boys / girls
50 / 42
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
92 / 100 (92%)
Free school meals
16.3%
FSM pupils
15
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 4–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Worcester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mr Alex Gromski

Location

Address
Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath
Postcode
WR3 8RJ
Town
Worcester
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Wychavon
Constituency
Droitwich and Evesham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 4–9, in Worcester, Worcestershire, 92 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 16.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Worcester.

Open schools in Worcester
65
Primary schools in Worcester
45
Academies among open schools in Worcester
58% (38)
Open schools in WR3
9
Primary in WR3
6
Open schools in Worcestershire LA
278
Primary in Worcestershire LA
178

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Cranham Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Worcester · WR4 9LS · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM37.1%
    • Demand0.94

    1.1 miles away

  • Claines CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Worcester · WR3 7RW · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM11.3%
    • Demand1.23

    1.2 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Warndon

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Worcester · WR4 9PE · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM50.6%
    • Demand0.95

    1.4 miles away

  • North Worcester Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Worcester · WR3 7NS · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM8.9%
    • Demand1.03

    1.6 miles away

  • Carnforth School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Worcester · WR4 9HG · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence9.6%
    • FSM51.5%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Tudor Grange Primary Academy Perdiswell

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Worcester · WR3 8QA · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM11.8%
    • Demand1.00

    1.7 miles away

  • St Barnabas CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Worcester · WR3 8NZ · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM23.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Alex Gromski
Telephone
01905453455

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