Is Bretforton Village School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 163rd of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Bretforton Village School?

Applications for Reception places at Bretforton Village 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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Bretforton Village School

New Street, Bretforton, Evesham, WR11 7JS

Local ranking163rd of 173 primary schools in Worcestershire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

Capacity

5-10

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 71
Boys: 34 (54%)
Girls: 29 (46%)
Capacity: 90 (70% full)
SEND: 12.7%
FSM Eligible: 14.1%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 11.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 3.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,778/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%

97.2%

White British

1.4%

Gypsy/Roma

1.4%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01386830418

office@bretforton.worcs.sch.uk

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New Street

Evesham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 145001
UKPRN: 10065144
Establishment No.: 2026
Trust: NEW EDUCATION TRUST

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