Is Defford and Besford CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 161st of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Defford and Besford CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Defford and Besford CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Defford and Besford CofE Primary School

Hill View, Defford, Worcester, WR8 9BH

Local ranking161st of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 43
Boys: 30 (56%)
Girls: 24 (44%)
Capacity: 84 (64% full)
SEND: 7.0%
FSM Eligible: 13.9%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 7.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Budget per Pupil: £12,371/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 23.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.7%
White Other: 2.3%

69.8%

White British

23.3%

Gypsy/Roma

4.7%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01386750321

office@defford-cum-besford.worcs.sch.uk

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Hill View

Worcester, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 116802
UKPRN: 10080135
Establishment No.: 3029

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