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Rushwick CofE Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Worcester · WR2 5SU

Ages 4–11 · 149 pupils · Worcestershire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

4.7%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-13

Category of concern

SWK

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • 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)71%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
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 absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.9%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
139

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

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

18

Places offered

18

1st-preference offers

18

Total preferences (any rank)
34
Preferred offers (top 3)
18
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 fill71%

149 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
149
Boys / girls
71 / 78
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
149 / 210 (71%)
Free school meals
14.8%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Religious ethos
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Worcester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Whetham

Location

Address
Upper Wick Lane, Rushwick, Rushwick CE Primary School, Upper Wick Lane
Postcode
WR2 5SU
Town
Worcester
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Malvern Hills
Constituency
West Worcestershire
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 academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 4–11, in Worcester, Worcestershire, 149 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14.8%. 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 WR2
14
Primary in WR2
11
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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  • Honeywell Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Worcester · WR2 5QH · Worcestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM59.5%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Pitmaston Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS275%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand0.98

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  • St Clement's CofE Primary

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM20.1%
    • Demand1.41

    1.3 miles away

  • Oldbury Park Primary School

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    Ages 5–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM24.7%
    • Demand0.91

    1.5 miles away

  • Powick CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

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

    1.5 miles away

  • St George's Catholic Primary School

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    • FSM5.7%

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  • Cherry Orchard Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Worcester · WR5 2DD · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM15.3%
    • Demand0.98

    2.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Whetham
Telephone
01905964890
Website
www.rushwick.worcs.sch.uk

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