Bengeworth CE Academy, Evesham
Bengeworth CE Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 10 in Evesham, part of New Education Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. It was 96% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bengeworth CE Academy in detail
Bengeworth CE Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Bengeworth CE Academy is a dynamic and vibrant school where every child acquires a high quality education and an unforgettable childhood experience. We provide a happy, safe and caring environment where each person feels valued and excellence and enjoyment are embedded."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Bengeworth CE Academy
For September 2026 entry, 97 families put Bengeworth CE Academy as their first choice and 131 named it as one of their preferences, for 89 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 9 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bengeworth CE Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bengeworth CE Academy are Swan Lane First School (0.3 miles, Good); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 80% maths); St Richard's CofE First School (0.7 miles, Good); and St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery (1.2 miles, Good).
Swan Lane First SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Richard's CofE First SchoolSt Andrew's CofE School and Nursery
The trust
Bengeworth CE Academy is one of 3 schools run by New Education Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
36.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 82 pupils (14.2%) received SEN support and 36 (6.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Bengeworth CE Academy had 34 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Evesham Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is King's Road (opposite), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 201 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bengeworth CE Academy issued 25 suspensions, 4.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Bengeworth CE Academy are Prince Henry's High School (0.4 miles), The De Montfort School (0.6 miles) and St Egwin's CofE Middle School (0.6 miles).
Prince Henry's High SchoolThe De Montfort SchoolSt Egwin's CofE Middle School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
25.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
28.1
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Bengeworth CE Academy
Newsletter: Week 5 & 6 10.07.26
10 Jul 2026
Newsletter: Week 3 & 4 26.06.26
26 Jun 2026
Newsletter: Week 1 & 2 12.06.26
12 Jun 2026
Newsletter: Week 3 & 4 08.05.26
8 May 2026
Newsletter: Week 1 & 2 24.04.26
24 Apr 2026
Newsletter: Week 5 27.03.26
27 Mar 2026
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Before and after school care
Bengeworth CE Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Worcestershire
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bengeworth CE Academy.
- Shine Out of School Clubs490m away · Not yet graded
- Empower Kids Club940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Bengeworth CE Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Bengeworth CE Academy is in Worcestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Bengeworth CE Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
520 pupils
540 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Evesham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Evesham
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
579
Total Pupils
296
Boys
283
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,073
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,151
Per pupil
£3070k
Total funding
£211k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
13.2%
Persistent absence
453
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bengeworth CE Academy
Questions parents ask about Bengeworth CE Academy
What is Bengeworth CE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bengeworth CE Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Bengeworth CE Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Bengeworth CE Academy is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bengeworth CE Academy?
Bengeworth CE Academy was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Bengeworth CE Academy?
Classes at Bengeworth CE Academy average 28.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bengeworth CE Academy?
Bengeworth CE Academy has around 579 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bengeworth CE Academy?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Bengeworth CE Academy in 2024/25. 13.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bengeworth CE Academy?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bengeworth CE Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bengeworth CE Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Bengeworth CE Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Bengeworth CE Academy: Shine Out of School Clubs (490m away, registered, not yet graded) and Empower Kids Club (940m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near Bengeworth CE Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bengeworth CE Academy?
Bengeworth CE Academy is at Kings Road, Bengeworth, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 3EU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)