Summary

School name
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Address
Hill View, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH
School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 10
Education phase
Primary
Age range
5 to 10
Size
54 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.deffordschool.co.uk (opens in new tab)

About Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

Defford-cum-Besford C.E. First school is a happy, caring and supportive village school, situated 4 miles from Pershore. We welcome children into our vibrant Preschool and from Reception through to Year five from September 2025, and then to year six from September 2026.

Our school caters for children aged from 3 to 10. Our classes are mixed year groups with Preschool (Acorns) & Reception (Apples), Year 1 & 2 (Birch class) and Year 3 & 4 (Oak class).

The leadership team consists of the Headteacher who has a teaching commitment, this will require flexibility and a Deputy Headteacher with responsibility as SENDco. The staff team consists of 3 teachers, support staff, an Office Manager and wrap-around care staff.

The school runs a wrap-around childcare facility which is used by 24 children throughout the week.

From Defford children, the majority of children will move after year 6 to Pershore High School.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Hill View, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH

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