Sedgeberrow CofE First School, Evesham
Sedgeberrow CofE First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 10 in Evesham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. It was 99% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Sedgeberrow CofE First School in detail
Getting a place at Sedgeberrow CofE First School
For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Sedgeberrow CofE First School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Sedgeberrow CofE First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sedgeberrow CofE First School are Ashton-under-Hill First School (1.6 miles, Good); St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery (2.8 miles, Good); St Richard's CofE First School (2.9 miles, Good); and Elmley Castle CofE First School (3 miles, Good).
Ashton-under-Hill First SchoolSt Andrew's CofE School and NurserySt Richard's CofE First SchoolElmley Castle CofE First School
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sedgeberrow CofE First School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).
Who goes there
4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 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 (86%) and Mixed (7%).
Staffing
Sedgeberrow CofE First School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Laverton (Gloucs Warwicks Railway), about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Farriers (opposite), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sedgeberrow 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; 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 January 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Sedgeberrow Primary is a school which encourages and nurtures pupils to be their true selves. The school's values permeate all aspects of its work. They are evident in how staff treat pupils and in how pupils treat each other. The value of 'acceptance' strongly underpins everything the school does. It is a truly inclusive place.
The school is resolute in its determination that all pupils reach their full potential. Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics because adults support them skilfully and have high expectations. The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) without delay. Teachers adapt lessons and resources to make learning accessible for all.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils quickly learn to read with accuracy and fluency. Phonics is taught well, and almost all pupils keep up with the pace and expectations of the well-established programme. This starts in earnest in Reception. A small number of pupils need a little extra support. These pupils are supported well. This is through additional phonics sessions but also a determination to listen to these pupils read every day. This is effective and is built upon as pupils progress through the school.
Mathematics is also taught well. Lessons start with pupils revisiting what they have learned previously. This helps pupils consolidate their mathematical knowledge and become fluent mathematicians. Pupils with SEND are supported in lessons by additional staff members who enable them to access the curriculum. The school recognises the importance of reducing this intensive level of support to empower pupils to become independent learners.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sedgeberrow CofE First School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sedgeberrow CofE First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
174 pupils
175 places
1 spare place 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
177
Total Pupils
85
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
11.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,386
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,097
Per pupil
£953k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
5.3%
Persistent absence
150
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
Sedgeberrow CofE First School
Questions parents ask about Sedgeberrow CofE First School
What is Sedgeberrow CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Sedgeberrow CofE First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
No fixed boundary. When Sedgeberrow 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 Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
Sedgeberrow CofE First School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
Classes at Sedgeberrow CofE First School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
Sedgeberrow CofE First School has around 177 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Sedgeberrow CofE First School in 2024/25. 5.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sedgeberrow 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 Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Sedgeberrow CofE First School?
Sedgeberrow CofE First School is at Main Street, Sedgeberrow, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7UF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)