St Andrew's CofE First School
96%
Capacity
216
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE First School
St Andrew's CofE First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bromsgrove community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 225 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Frances Barnes, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
St Andrew's CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 45 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
St Andrew's CofE First School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (79 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 St Andrew's CofE First School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromsgrove, St Andrew's 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 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hewell Road, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, B45 8NG |
| Headteacher | Frances Barnes |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 225 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
79 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
115
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hewell Road, Birmingham
Bromsgrove, B45 8NG
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