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Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Hill View, Defford, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.8 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
43
Capacity
60
Ages
5–10
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid educational foundation for children aged 5-10. While it serves a small community of 43 pupils, it is performing better than 27% of schools in the area, indicating a commendable level of achievement. However, the LocaleIQ score of 26.8 suggests that there may be room for improvement in overall school performance compared to others.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.8%
Gypsy/Roma23.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
White Other2.3%
Location
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52.08871, -2.12017 · WR8 9BH
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN116802
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.deffordschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School a good school?
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School scores 26.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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