The Littletons Church of England Academy, Evesham
The Littletons Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 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 September 2010. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. It was 73% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2010)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
The Littletons Church of England Academy in detail
The Littletons Church of England Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Here you will find important information about our school for parents, staff and any other interested parties."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to The Littletons CE First School. Since joining the school in September 2022, I have been warmly welcomed into this lovely village school and I am sure you will be too. We are located in a beautiful rural setting, with large grounds and an extensive Forest School area."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at The Littletons Church of England Academy
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put The Littletons Church of England Academy as their first choice and 27 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 The Littletons Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Littletons Church of England Academy are Offenham Church of England First School (1.6 miles, Good); Bretforton Village School (1.8 miles, Good); Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School (1.9 miles, Requires improvement); and Badsey First School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement).
Offenham Church of England First SchoolBretforton Village SchoolCleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolBadsey First School
The trust
The Littletons Church of England Academy is one of 20 schools run by Elements Diocesan Learning Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Littletons Church of England Academy (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 (94%).
Who goes there
9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 29 pupils (19.3%) received SEN support and 4 (2.7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Honeybourne Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blacksmith's Lane (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 13 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
The Littletons Church of England Academy 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; 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 September 2010, 16 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 Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where all children feel safe and valued from day one. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and provide impressive care and support. The school excels at teaching reading and provides brilliant personalised support for pupils with additional needs, helping them succeed both academically and in preparation for later life.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of phonics and reading - children learn to read well from Reception onwards
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND - their needs are accurately identified and they receive personalised support to help them succeed
- Ambitious and progressive curriculum in English, mathematics and science with effective staff training
- Excellent behaviour and pastoral care - pupils are happy, kind, considerate and proud of their school
- Above-average attendance rates due to school's high expectations and work with families
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack ambition and expectation, limiting opportunities for some pupils to deepen and extend their learning
- Early years outdoor environment is not sufficiently developed or resourced to support all areas of learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and put pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sensory circuits, table tennis, yoga, Blue Peter reading badge scheme, educational visits to places like Roman villas, breakfast club
The Littletons Church of England Academy is a primary school where pupils are encouraged to work hard and achieve within a caring, inclusive environment. The school has strong links with the local community and helps pupils become well-rounded, empathetic citizens.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.0
KS2
1
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from The Littletons Church of England Academy
New Playground Equipment
13 Sep 2026
Bell-Boating
13 May 2026
Positive Playtimes Award
4 Feb 2026
Forest School Shelter
2 Feb 2026
Valentine's Disco
13 Feb 2025
Science PSQM
27 Sep 2024
From The Littletons Church of England Academy's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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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)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- 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, 1 serious and 0 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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
131 pupils
180 places
49 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
29
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
22.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
150
Total Pupils
67
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
18.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,234
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,778
Per pupil
£813k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
7.8%
Persistent absence
115
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
The Littletons Church of England Academy
Questions parents ask about The Littletons Church of England Academy
What is The Littletons Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Littletons Church of England Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2010, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Littletons Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When The Littletons Church of England Academy is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Littletons Church of England Academy?
The Littletons Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at The Littletons Church of England Academy?
Classes at The Littletons Church of England Academy average 28 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to The Littletons Church of England Academy?
The Littletons Church of England Academy has around 150 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Littletons Church of England Academy?
4.3% of sessions were missed at The Littletons Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 7.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Littletons Church of England Academy?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Littletons Church of England Academy 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 The Littletons Church of England Academy?
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, 1 serious and 0 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 The Littletons Church of England Academy?
The Littletons Church of England Academy is at Farm Lane, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)