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Elmley Castle CofE First School

Voluntary controlled school · Pershore · WR10 3HS

Ages 5–10 · 79 pupils · Worcestershire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Overall absence

6.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.3%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
75

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill66%

79 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
79
Boys / girls
43 / 36
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
79 / 120 (66%)
Free school meals
4.2%
FSM pupils
3
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 5–10

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Worcester
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Miss Natalie Harbron

Location

Address
Main Street, Elmley Castle, Elmley Castle Cofe
Postcode
WR10 3HS
Town
Pershore
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Wychavon
Constituency
West Worcestershire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 5–10, in Pershore, Worcestershire, 79 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 4.2%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Worcester.

Open schools in Pershore
10
Primary schools in Pershore
9
Academies among open schools in Pershore
40% (4)
Open schools in WR10
11
Primary in WR10
9
Open schools in Worcestershire LA
278
Primary in Worcestershire LA
178

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PershoreNear WR10

  • Ashton-under-Hill First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Evesham · WR11 7SW · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–10

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM6.3%

    2.3 miles away

  • Overbury CofE First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Tewkesbury · GL20 7NT · Worcestershire

    Ages 5–10

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM2.5%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Natalie Harbron
Telephone
01386710279
Website
www.elmleycastle.worcs.sch.uk/

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