Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is a primary school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 5–11, in Worcester, WR8, run by Worcestershire council. It has 54 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 25 April 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 54 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 11.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 6.98% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0% | 2024/25 |
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