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Franche Primary School
Chestnut Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5QB, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.5 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
823
Capacity
960
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school is working towards enhancing its overall performance. However, it shows strengths in its Key Stage 2 results, with 62% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is above the national average for similar schools. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 86% of parents recommending the school, indicating a supportive community despite some challenges.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (131 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.39695, -2.26940 · DY11 5QB
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN135050
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.francheprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Franche Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Franche Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Franche Primary School a good school?
Franche Primary School scores 9.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Franche Primary School?
Based on 131 Ofsted Parent View responses, Franche Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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