Is Tardebigge CofE First School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention, two at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 167th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Tardebigge CofE First School?

Applications for Reception places at Tardebigge CofE First 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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Tardebigge CofE First School

Church Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, B60 3AH

Local ranking167th of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

5-9

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 144
Boys: 66 (48%)
Girls: 72 (52%)
Capacity: 150 (92% full)
SEND: 12.5%
FSM Eligible: 6.3%
EAL: 0.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,270/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Pakistani: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
White Other: 0.7%
Asian Chinese: 0.7%

90.8%

White British

2.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01527872886

office@tardebigge.worcs.sch.uk

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Church Lane

Bromsgrove, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 116917
UKPRN: 10080122
Establishment No.: 3382

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