Elmley Castle CofE First School
73%
Capacity
88
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Elmley Castle CofE First School
Elmley Castle CofE First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wychavon community, welcoming children from age 5 to 10. The school has 88 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Elmley Castle CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Harbron, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
Elmley Castle CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 14 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Elmley Castle CofE First School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wychavon, Elmley Castle 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 | 5 to 10 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Street, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore, Wychavon, WR10 3HS |
| Headteacher | Natalie Harbron |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.8% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 120 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Street, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore
Wychavon, WR10 3HS
Main Street, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore
Wychavon, WR10 3HS
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