Honeybourne Primary Academy, Evesham

In its own words: "At Honeybourne Primary School, we believe every child should feel that they belong, are valued and can succeed. Through nurturing relationships, ambitious teaching and high expectations, we create an environment where every child is known as an individual and supported to achieve their very best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Honeybourne Primary School is a happy, nurturing school with an inclusive ethos where every child is valued, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, culture or disability. We want children to enjoy school, and we work in partnership with parents to enable children to reach their full potential, both academically and socially."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, drama and choir.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Honeybourne Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Honeybourne Primary Academy as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Honeybourne Primary Academy are Bretforton Village School (1.3 miles, Good); Pebworth First School (2.2 miles, Good); Willersey Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 50% reading, 33% maths); and Badsey First School (2.7 miles, Requires improvement).

Honeybourne Primary Academy is one of 8 schools run by The Black Pear Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Honeybourne Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 67% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).

15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 8.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 55 pupils (23.7%) received SEN support and 16 (6.9%) 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.

Honeybourne Primary Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Honeybourne Rail Station, about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thatched Tavern (opposite), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other crime and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).

In 2024/25, Honeybourne Primary Academy issued 16 suspensions, 7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.