St Anne's CofE VC Primary School, Bewdley

In its own words: "All the children and staff at St Anne’s CE Primary School and Nursery would like to wish you a very warm welcome to our school community. Keep your eye on our Newsletters and Class Pages which will bring you up-to-date with school events and all those important dates for your diaries."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of pupils, staff, parents and governors - welcome to St Anne’s C.E. Primary School and Nursery! A happy and caring school where every child is known and cared for. We hope that you gain a sense of what a special place our school is."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's CofE VC Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Anne's CofE VC Primary School as their first choice and 36 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's CofE VC Primary School are Bewdley Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 83% reading, 85% maths); Lickhill Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 96% reading, 81% maths); St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 76% maths); and Birchen Coppice Academy (2.5 miles, Inadequate, 46% reading, 65% maths).

St Anne's CofE VC Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

67 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Anne's CofE VC Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).

13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 30 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2%) 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.

St Anne's CofE VC Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 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 St Anne's CofE VC Primary School.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wyre Hill (adjacent), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 38 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).

St Anne's CofE VC Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.