Tenacres First School
93%
Capacity
279
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Tenacres First School
Tenacres First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redditch community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 279 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 300 places).
Ofsted has rated Tenacres First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher C Marshall, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
Tenacres First School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 60 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 62 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tenacres First School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Redditch, Tenacres 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Quibury Close, Redditch, Redditch, B98 0PB |
| Headteacher | C Marshall |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 279 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.4% |
| School Capacity | 279 / 300 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2011. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
89
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
62 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Quibury Close, Redditch
Redditch, B98 0PB
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