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Elmley Castle CofE First School

Wychavon, WR10 3HSPrimaryAges 5–10MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Elmley Castle CofE First School

Elmley Castle CofE First School is a small Church of England primary in Wychavon, Worcestershire, currently teaching 88 pupils against a capacity of 120. That leaves roughly a quarter of its places empty, which is notable given the school’s popularity at the admissions stage. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 32 applications for just 14 places, with 15 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. All 14 first-preference families were offered a spot, but the overall oversubscription ratio of 2.29 applicants per place shows demand significantly outstrips supply. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 5.8%, well below the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting the school draws from a relatively affluent catchment. Its mixed-gender intake runs from age 5 to 10, and the school also offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for local families looking for continuity through the early years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 10 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMain Street, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore, Wychavon, WR10 3HS
HeadteacherNatalie Harbron
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils88
Free School Meals (FSM)5.8%
School Capacity88 / 120 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryForest SchoolArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersAthleticsTennisCricketSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubChoir

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

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DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Elmley Castle CofE 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.