Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School, Alcester

In its own words: "We value the efforts, achievements and participation of all those involved in the learning process. 'I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full' John 10:10."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope that this gives you an insight into life at our school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, drama, STEM, cooking, forest school and cheerleading.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 5.30pm, an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School are Salford Priors CofE Academy (1.6 miles, Requires improvement, 45% reading, 36% maths); Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.9 miles, Requires improvement); Dunnington CofE Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 82% reading, 64% maths); and Temple Grafton CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 78% maths).

Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 85% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 62% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (62%).

5.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bank (opposite), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 30 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).

In 2024/25, Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.