Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Worcester, West Midlands WR8 9BH · Worcestershire
About Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Worcester, in the Worcestershire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 54 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 77.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 54; capacity filled 64.3%.
There are 56 schools in Worcester; Defford and Besford CofE Primary School ranks 13th of 54 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Defford and Besford CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 54
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 64.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Eckington CofE First School
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289 students · 3.6 km away
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184 students · 3.9 km away
Orchard Primary School
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185 students · 4.4 km away
Pershore High School
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1,055 students · 5.1 km away
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
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190 students · 5.2 km away
Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School
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145 students · 6.4 km away
Pinvin CofE Academy
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220 students · 6.4 km away
Elmley Castle CofE First School
Pershore · Local authority primary · Ages 5–10
79 students · 6.8 km away
Twyning School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students · 6.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Defford and Besford CofE Primary School a good school?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 77.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Defford and Besford CofE Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Defford and Besford CofE Primary School?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School had 54 students in 2025.
Is Defford and Besford CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Defford and Besford CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Defford and Besford CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.