Eckington CofE First School, Pershore
Eckington CofE First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 10 in Pershore. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. It was 59% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Eckington CofE First School in detail
Eckington CofE First School in its own words
In its own words: "High expectations stem from the headteacher . They are shared by every staff member. Pupils rise to these expectations in terms of behaviour and achievement. They are polite and very respectful. They demonstrate exemplary attitudes to learning ."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care, from £3.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Eckington CofE First School
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Eckington CofE First School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Eckington CofE First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Eckington CofE First School are Defford and Besford CofE Primary School (1.3 miles, Good); Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School (2.7 miles, Outstanding); Abbey Park Primary School (3 miles, Good); and Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 94% reading, 89% maths).
Defford and Besford CofE Primary SchoolBredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First SchoolAbbey Park Primary SchoolHoly Redeemer Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (19.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Eckington CofE First School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Eckington CofE First School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bell Inn (opposite), 220 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Eckington CofE First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.6
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
21.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Eckington CofE First School
Eckington School Newsletter - 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
Eckington School Newsletter - 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
Eckington School Newsletter - 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Clubs letter Autumn 2026 term
18 Sep 2026
Bikeability Letter for September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Letter for KS2 Tewkesbury trip Thursday 1st October 2026
18 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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 Eckington CofE First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
59%
Available places
80 pupils
135 places
55 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Pershore
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Pershore
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
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
88
Total Pupils
49
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
11.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,568
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,882
Per pupil
£578k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.2%
Overall absence
6.1%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Eckington CofE First School
What is Eckington CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Eckington CofE First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Eckington CofE First School?
No fixed boundary. When Eckington CofE First School is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Eckington CofE First School?
Eckington CofE First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 59% of its 135 places.
How big are the classes at Eckington CofE First School?
Classes at Eckington CofE First School average 17.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Eckington CofE First School?
Eckington CofE First School has around 88 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eckington CofE First School?
3.2% of sessions were missed at Eckington CofE First School in 2024/25. 6.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eckington CofE First School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Eckington CofE 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.
How many road collisions happen near Eckington CofE 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 Eckington CofE First School?
Eckington CofE First School is at School Lane, Eckington, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3AU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)