Offenham Church of England First School, Evesham
Offenham Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 10 in Evesham, part of Elements Diocesan Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. It was 97% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Offenham Church of England First School in detail
Offenham Church of England First School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Offenham CE First is a school where all individuals are valued and helped to become the best that they can be, thriving as God intended. All schools have their own distinctive 'feel' which makes each one unique and we believe that the 'special feel' at Offenham First School comes from our nurturing and caring family environment."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, drama and choir.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Offenham Church of England First School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Offenham Church of England First School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Offenham Church of England First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Offenham Church of England First School are St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 80% maths); Bengeworth CE Academy (1.5 miles, Good); Swan Lane First School (1.6 miles, Good); and The Littletons Church of England Academy (1.6 miles, Good).
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolBengeworth CE AcademySwan Lane First SchoolThe Littletons Church of England Academy
The trust
Offenham Church of England First School is one of 20 schools run by Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Offenham Church of England First School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (98%).
Who goes there
11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% 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 (8%).
In 2026, 9 pupils (9.3%) received SEN support and 2 (2.1%) 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
Offenham Church of England First School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Offenham Church (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Offenham Church of England First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Offenham Church of England First School are Prince Henry's High School (1.3 miles), St Egwin's CofE Middle School (1.3 miles) and Blackminster Middle School (1.4 miles).
Prince Henry's High SchoolSt Egwin's CofE Middle SchoolBlackminster Middle School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2012, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where children thrive. Pupils are taught to read well and develop strong foundations in their learning through clear, ambitious teaching. The school goes beyond academics, developing confident, resilient children who understand kindness, respect and their role in the community.
Key Strengths
- Early reading is prioritised with well-skilled phonics teaching and swift identification of pupils needing support
- Ambitious, clearly sequenced curriculum with strong subject knowledge from teachers
- Strong pastoral care with effective behaviour management using restorative approaches
- Pupils well-prepared for life beyond school through visits, leadership roles, and character development
- Effective leadership and trust support with focus on staff workload and well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' checks on learning do not always identify when pupils are ready for challenging mathematical reasoning activities
- Inconsistent adaptations to teaching, resourcing and adult support for pupils with SEND across the school
- Pupils with SEND sometimes receive work that is too easy or too hard due to inconsistent assessment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safety and vigilance throughout the school.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir club, music ensemble, art club, sports clubs, visits to synagogue and mosque, Houses of Parliament visit, pupil parliament, play leader roles
Offenham Church of England First School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection. The school sets high expectations for achievement and behaviour, with pupils working hard and achieving well in a safe, positive environment.
At a Glance
11.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Offenham Church of England First School
147 Newsletter 2nd October 2026
2 Oct 2026
146 Newsletter 25th September 2026
25 Sep 2026
145 Newsletter 18th September 2026 (1)
18 Sep 2026
144 Newsletter 11th September 2026
11 Sep 2026
143 Newsletter 4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
141 Newsletter 10th July 2026
10 Jul 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
105 pupils
108 places
3 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
97
Total Pupils
49
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
12.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,411
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,760
Per pupil
£674k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
2.1%
Persistent absence
97
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
Offenham Church of England First School
Questions parents ask about Offenham Church of England First School
What is Offenham Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Offenham Church of England First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Offenham Church of England First School?
No fixed boundary. When Offenham Church of England 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 Offenham Church of England First School?
Offenham Church of England First School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Offenham Church of England First School?
Classes at Offenham Church of England First School average 24.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Offenham Church of England First School?
Offenham Church of England First School has around 97 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Offenham Church of England First School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Offenham Church of England First School in 2024/25. 2.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Offenham Church of England First School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Offenham Church of England 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 Offenham Church of England First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Offenham Church of England First School?
Offenham Church of England First School is at Myatt Road, Offenham, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)