SchoolScoresChurch Lench CofE First School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 10 · Mixed · Church of England
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Main Street, Church Lench, Evesham, WR11 4UE
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 October 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Evesham comparisons use the 9 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Evesham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 4% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 49% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Evesham figures pool parents at the Evesham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 13 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 11th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.1 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Evesham. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Harvington CofE First School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Salford Priors CofE Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Church Lench CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Church Lench CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 October 2023.
Would parents recommend Church Lench CofE First School?
95% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Church Lench CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Church Lench CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Church Lench CofE First School as their first choice for 8 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 151572.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.