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Charford First School

Bromsgrove, B60 3NHPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 86 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Charford First School

Charford First School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 141 applications for just 86 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.64. Of those, 70 were first-preference applications, and all 70 received offers. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Bromsgrove area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, covering ages 2 to 9, and is led by headteacher Alison Forrest. It also offers nursery provision, which will appeal to parents looking for a single setting from the earliest years. While the Parent View data isn’t available in this snapshot, the oversubscription figures alone tell you that many families are actively choosing Charford over other local options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCharford Road, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove, B60 3NH
HeadteacherAlison Forrest
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils504
Free School Meals (FSM)19.0%
School Capacity504 / 521 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsLibrarySensory RoomDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketCross CountryRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charford First School

Charford First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.