VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Goodgraded 25/04/2023Ages 5–1043 pupilsChurch of England
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 10 in Worcester, within the Worcestershire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 43 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/04/2023, Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Worcester can view Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/04/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence25.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher11.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals11.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Worcester
All schools in Worcester →Eckington CofE First SchoolGood · 1.3 miAbbey Park Primary SchoolGood · 2.2 miSt Barnabas CofE Primary SchoolGood · 3.2 miHoly Redeemer Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 miOrchard Primary SchoolGood · 2.7 miPershore High SchoolRequires Improvement · 3.2 mi
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