St Richard's CofE First School
86%
Capacity
309
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Richard's CofE First School
St Richard's 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 309 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 360 places).
Ofsted has rated St Richard's CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christina Hall, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
St Richard's CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 43 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Richard's CofE First School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wychavon, St Richard'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 10 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Four Pools Lane, Evesham, Wychavon, WR11 1DU |
| Headteacher | Christina Hall |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 309 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.2% |
| School Capacity | 309 / 360 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Four Pools Lane, Evesham
Wychavon, WR11 1DU
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