St Egwin's CofE Middle School

About St Egwin's CofE Middle School

Of the 70 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey for St Egwin's CofE Middle School, 90% said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by the detail: 93% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 93% felt their child is safe. On behaviour, 84% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, and a striking 93% agreed there's a good range of subjects available. The school is effectively full, with 449 pupils against a capacity of 450, so it's clearly popular locally. It's a Church of England middle school for ages 10 to 13, meaning it bridges the gap between primary and upper school, and it sits in Wychavon, Worcestershire. Headteacher Andrew Collard leads a mixed, state-funded school where 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake.

Academically, St Egwin's was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2024, with all four graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — each judged Good. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2019, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good. The school doesn't have a sixth form, so its focus is squarely on Years 6 to 8. While specific Progress 8 or SATs scores aren't available in the data, the local authority average Progress 8 for secondary schools in Worcestershire is -0.21, which gives some context for how schools in the area typically perform. Parents seem confident in the school's academic expectations: 83% agreed or strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 86% felt their child does well at the school. The parent survey also showed strong satisfaction with how the school communicates progress, with 83% agreeing they're kept informed.

St Egwin's offers a solid range of facilities for a middle school, including a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, tennis courts, science labs, a theatre, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports on offer include hockey, rugby, rowing, and cricket, while clubs range from Model UN and orchestra to eco club and Young Enterprise. For SEND, the school supports a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Interestingly, 73% of parents agreed that SEND children get the support they need, though 18% disagreed. The nearest Outstanding-rated secondary school is Prince Henry's High School, just 0.4 km away, which may be a natural next step for some pupils. St Egwin's suits families who want a Church of England middle school with strong parent satisfaction, a full range of activities, and a clear focus on the transition years between primary and upper school.

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