Beoley First School, Redditch
Beoley First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 9 in Redditch, part of Shires Multi Academy Trust.
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
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
Beoley First School in detail
Beoley First School in its own words
In its own words: "…a happy, caring and friendly school where meeting the individual needs of our pupils is a priority. We aim to give each child the best possible start in life. We all work closely together, seeking to make every area of school life purposeful, stimulating and most importantly fun!"
From the headteacher's welcome: "Where learning is exciting, curiosity is encouraged, and every child is truly known. From the very first day they arrive, our children are welcomed into a community that values kindness, courage and confidence (not just achievement on a page). At Beoley, we believe that a great education starts with strong relationships. Our children feel safe here. They feel listened to."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Beoley First School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Beoley First School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Beoley First School are Abbeywood First School (0.6 miles, Good); Moons Moat First School (1 mile, Good); Arrow Valley First School (1.3 miles, Good); and Tenacres First School (1.5 miles, Good).
Abbeywood First SchoolMoons Moat First SchoolArrow Valley First SchoolTenacres First School
The trust
Beoley First School is one of 11 schools run by Shires Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Redditch Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beoley First School (opposite), 30 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Beoley First School are Church Hill Middle School (0.6 miles) and Ipsley CofE Middle School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Location
Worcestershire published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 1.513 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Beoley First School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in October 2025. Before that, as Beoley First School (URN 116652), it was rated Good in September 2014.
At a Glance
1.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
22.3
Infant (KS1)
18.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Beoley First School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Beoley First School.
- B.A.S.I.C.At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Beoley First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Beoley First School 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Beoley First School
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Your home postcode, set against Beoley First School's admissions figures, in one report saved to your account.
What the report includes for Beoley First School:
- The straight-line distance from your home to Beoley First School.
- Last distance offered for 2021 entry, from Worcestershire's own figures, and how your distance compares each year.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Beoley First School for 2026 entry.
- How many families in Worcestershire got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
104 pupils
120 places
16 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Redditch
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Redditch
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: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
52
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Absence at Beoley First School before it took its current form in 20252024/25
Published under the school's previous registration (URN 116652). There are no figures for it in its current form yet, so these are shown separately.
4.1%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
77
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
Beoley First School
Questions parents ask about Beoley First School
What is Beoley First School's Ofsted rating?
Beoley First School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in October 2025. Before that, as Beoley First School (URN 116652), it was rated Good in September 2014.
How close to Beoley First School do you need to live?
Worcestershire published for September 2021 entry that the last place offered at Beoley First School on distance went to a family 1.513 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
How big are the classes at Beoley First School?
Classes at Beoley First School average 20.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Beoley First School?
Beoley First School has around 104 pupils on roll. 1% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Beoley First School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Beoley First School 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 Beoley First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: B.A.S.I.C. (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Beoley First School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beoley First School?
Beoley First School is at Beoley Lane, Beoley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 9AN.
Sources: Worcestershire admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)