Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

About Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is a voluntary controlled school in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 5–10. It has 43 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Good. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Worcestershire →

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–10

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

43 / 60 (72%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 April 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hill View, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH

Phone

01386750321

Headteacher

Liam Hanson

Website

www.deffordschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School?

Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is a voluntary controlled school in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 5–10.

How many pupils does Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School have?

Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School has 43 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School's Ofsted rating?

Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

Where is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School?

Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is located at Hill View, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH.