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Leigh and Bransford Primary School

Academy converter · Malvern · WR13 5DX

Ages 4–11 · 182 pupils · Worcestershire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

70%

Overall absence

5.5%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)70%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
105.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.9%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
164

Absence trend

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

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

22

Places offered

23

1st-preference offers

22

Total preferences (any rank)
41
Preferred offers (top 3)
23
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 fill87%

182 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
182
Boys / girls
94 / 88
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
182 / 210 (87%)
Free school meals
8.8%
FSM pupils
16
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MERCIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
MERCIAN EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
Mercian Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mr S Bill

Location

Address
Hoopers Close, Leigh Sinton
Postcode
WR13 5DX
Town
Malvern
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Malvern Hills
Constituency
West Worcestershire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Malvern, Worcestershire, 182 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 8.8%.

Open schools in Malvern
22
Primary schools in Malvern
14
Academies among open schools in Malvern
50% (11)
Open schools in WR13
8
Primary in WR13
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.

Compare with theseAll in MalvernNear WR13

  • Somers Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Malvern · WR14 1SE · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM19.7%
    • Demand0.99

    1.9 miles away

  • Northleigh CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Malvern · WR14 1QS · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM15.3%
    • Demand0.95

    2.3 miles away

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Malvern · WR14 1PF · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM14.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.3 miles away

  • Madresfield CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Malvern · WR13 5AA · Worcestershire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS218%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM27.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

  • Grove Primary School

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Malvern · WR14 2LU · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM56.7%

    2.5 miles away

  • Powick CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Worcester · WR2 4RT · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM14.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.6 miles away

  • Rushwick CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Worcester · WR2 5SU · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM14.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr S Bill
Telephone
01886832342
Website
www.leighbransfordprimary.org.uk

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