Abbeywood First School
Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abbeywood First School is a primary school in Redditch for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 February 2020, report published 12 May 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Abbeywood First School is ambitious for its pupils. The school's work to improve pupils' attendance rates is tenacious. Typically, pupils attend school regularly and on time. Pupils enjoy school. They achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school sets high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils know and understand the school's rules. These are applied consistently by staff. Classrooms are calm, orderly places. Pupils settle quickly to learning tasks. At social times, pupils enjoy spending time with friends. Pupil sports leaders are on hand to encourage games, support friendships and ensure social times run smoothly. Incidents of poor behaviour are rare. Pupils know there are trusted adults in school who listen to, and act on, any worries or concerns pupils have. Pupils are safe. The school's impressive 'enrichment guarantee' broadens pupils' horizons. Be it sport, culture or the arts, there is something for everyone. Ballet and opera workshops, museum or art gallery visits and karate or self-defence clubs all fascinate pupils. Visiting cricket or football coaches and watching live sports or theatre events inspire and encourage new interests. Pupils celebrate their achievements proudly during poetry recitals, the annual 'colour wars', dance and music concerts.
What the school should improve
- There is variability in how teachers use assessment to plan the next steps in pupils' learning over time. At times, pupils do not achieve the aims of the school's ambitious curriculum because some teachers do not know how to use this information to identify gaps or plan for the next steps in learning. The school should ensure that assessment information is used effectively to plan the next steps so pupils learn and remember more of the school's ambitious curriculum.
- At times, there are inconsistencies in how well staff check that pupils are learning in lessons. This means that errors go unchecked or pupils are not supported to move on and extend their learning. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise to make precise checks on learning, addressing any misunderstandings and helping pupils move on in their learning.
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Abbeywood First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Middle School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Moons Moat First School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| Beoley First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Arrow Valley First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ipsley CofE Middle School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CENTRAL REGION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Zoe Gilmour
- Phone
- 01527962794
- Address
- Wood Piece Lane, Church Hill, Redditch, B98 9LR
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 142541
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.