Cradley CofE Primary School
Primary · Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Malvern, Herefordshire, County of
Cradley CofE Primary School is a primary school in Malvern, Herefordshire, County of for ages 4–11 (voluntary aided school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement, from the inspection on 19 March 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Cradley, Malvern, WR13 5NG
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Herefordshire, County of
- Pupils on roll
- 73 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 21.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Requires improvement Inspected 19 March 2024
Strengths
- “The school prioritises pupils’ well-being.”
- “Its nurturing environment provides pupils with the confidence and resilience to manage their emotions.”
- “Children in the early years quickly settle into expected routines and show positive attitudes to their learning.”
To improve
- “However, the implementation of this curriculum is still in its early stages and many aspects are new.”
- “Teachers are still developing the expertise to deliver the curriculum effectively.”
- “As a result, pupils do not develop the depth of knowledge they should.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 May 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 47% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 9 first-preference applications, 10 offers in total, 9 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Herefordshire, County of.
- Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery 3.5 mi School remains Good
- Bosbury CofE Primary School 3.7 mi Not judged
- Brockhampton Primary School 5.6 mi School remains Good
- Ledbury Primary School 6.3 mi Good
- Eastnor Parochial Primary School 6.4 mi Outstanding
- Ashperton Primary Academy 6.8 mi Good
- St Peter's Primary School 7.2 mi Standards maintained
- Burley Gate CofE Primary School 8.8 mi School remains Good