Primary school

Batchley First and Nursery School

  • Community School
  • ages 3–9
  • Mixed
  • Worcestershire
  • B97 6PD
Ofsted report card · inspected Feb 2026

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Results · 2024/25

England rank: Not ranked for 2024/25: no published figure for this school

Against West Midlands

Expected standard, RWMNot enough data · West Midlands 65No results published for 2024/25
Higher standard, RWMNot enough data · West Midlands 7No results published for 2024/25
Reading scoreNot enough data · West Midlands 105No results published for 2024/25
Maths scoreNot enough data · West Midlands 105No results published for 2024/25

Getting in · 2026

First-choice families who got in100.0%
33 of 33 who put it first2014 · 100.0%2026 · 100.0%
By preference
ChoiceAppliedOffered
1st3333
2nd140
3rd50

Last distance offered: London only

Inspections · 2008–2026

  • InclusionExpected
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected
  • Leadership and governanceExpected
  • Early yearsExpected
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected
  • SafeguardingMet
  1. 2008Satisfactory
  2. 2011Good
  3. 2014Requires improvement
  4. 2016Good
  5. 2021Remains Good
  6. 2023Requires improvement
  7. 2026Lowest Needs attention

Pupils · 2024/25

On roll · Jan 2026233
Free school meals (past 6 years)45.6%
First language not English18.1%
SEN support27.7%
EHC plan4.2%
Absence (sessions missed)6.6%
Persistently absent pupils21.5%

Girls 47.7%Boys 52.3%

77.7% full · 300 places

Parent View

As at 6 Apr 2026 · 25 responses (9.6% of pupils)

  • My child is happy at this school76% agree
  • My child feels safe at this school72% agree
  • The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved68% agree
  • Has your child been bullied at this school?28% yes
  • When the bullying took place the school dealt with it quickly and effectively · asked only of the 28% who said Yes above28.6% agree
  • Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities?36% yes
  • The school gives them the support they need to succeed · asked only of the 36% who said Yes above66.7% agree
  • The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know68% agree
  • When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly · 20% had no concerns to raise60% agree
  • When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart68% agree
  • The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well68% agree
  • Would you recommend this school to another parent?72% yes
  • Your overall view of the school69.6% positive

Workforce · 2025/26

Pupils per teacher12.4
Pupils per adult6.2
  • Classroom teachers 15.2
  • Leadership 3
  • Teaching assistants 16.6
  • Other support 8.2

Teachers 18.2 FTE · Whole workforce 43 · 60 people

Financials · 2025/26

Income per pupil£9,187
Spend per pupil£10,432
Staff spend per pupil£8,509
Reserve per pupil−£369
  • −£86,382revenue reserve
  • −£291,522in-year balance

Grants £8,954 · self-generated £233 · premises £680 per pupil