Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School
77%
Capacity
138
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School
Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wychavon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 10. The school has 138 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Newton-Smith, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 25 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wychavon, Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 10 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Street, Church St, Bredon, Tewkesbury, Wychavon, GL20 7LA |
| Headteacher | Zoe Newton-Smith |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 138 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.8% |
| School Capacity | 138 / 180 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
30 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Church St, Bredon, Tewkesbury
Wychavon, GL20 7LA
Church Street, Church St, Bredon, Tewkesbury
Wychavon, GL20 7LA
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