The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–10
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 43
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Headteacher Liam Hanson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hill View, Defford, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School?
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School currently has 43 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School take?
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School caters for pupils aged 5 to 10. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School?
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is in Worcester, WR8 9BH, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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