Upper Arley CofE Primary School

URN: 147761 • Bewdley DY12 1XA

Overview

Name
Upper Arley CofE Primary School
URN
147761
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE BLACK PEAR TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Low (since 2025)
Telephone
01299861260
Website
Visit
Address
Upper Arley, Bewdley DY12 1XA

Summary

Upper Arley CofE Primary School, located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, is a mixed academy school with a current enrolment of 72 pupils and a capacity of 105. The school emphasizes an inclusive ethos, ensuring that every child feels valued and nurtured throughout their educational journey. The curriculum is designed to foster inquisitiveness, independence, and resilience, supported by a dedicated staff team and a rich outdoor learning environment.

The school operates a busy Nursery class alongside Reception, providing a strong foundation for early learning. Upper Arley CofE Primary School promotes values such as compassion, kindness, and responsible decision-making, aligning with its Christian distinctiveness. The school is committed to community engagement, maintaining strong links with local institutions like St Peter’s Church and Arley Arboretum, which enhance the learning experience.

Since converting to academy status in April 2021, Upper Arley has been part of the Black Pear Trust and the Black Pear Teaching Alliance. The school invites parents to visit and experience its unique learning environment firsthand.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE BLACK PEAR TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
72
Boys
41
Girls
31
FSM %
15.90
Open date
2021-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Worcestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 72 41 31 105 15.90
2024-09-11 61 27 34 105 11.50
2023-09-11 69 30 39 105 14.50
2022-09-11 69 30 39 105 14.50
2021-09-11 105
2020-09-11 105

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