Moons Moat First School
68%
Capacity
190
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Moons Moat First School
Moons Moat First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redditch community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 190 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Moons Moat First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Crawford, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
Moons Moat First School is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 22 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Moons Moat First School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Chess, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redditch, Moons Moat 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cleeve Close, Redditch, Redditch, B98 9HR |
| Headteacher | Karen Crawford |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 190 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.6% |
| School Capacity | 190 / 280 (68% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. 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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cleeve Close, Redditch
Redditch, B98 9HR
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