Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School
Main Street, Cropthorne, Main Road, Pershore, WR10 3NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School is a primary school in Pershore for ages 4 to 10. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 September 2014, report published 14 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school and attend regularly. They embrace the school's values of 'honesty, peace, love and forgiveness'. The school has high expectations for all pupils to do well, which they achieve. By the end of Year 2, all pupils have attained the expected standard in phonics, irrespective of their different starting points. All pupils, whatever their needs, experience a full curriculum. They are included in every aspect of school life. Pupils are enthusiastic in French lessons, singing songs, rhymes and playing games such as 'Jack a dit' ('Simon says'). They have many sporting opportunities, including a recent netball tournament. For a small school, there are numerous extra-curricular opportunities available, including coding and photography. There is a film club, where pupils made a film and shared it with parents. Pupils have been excitedly preparing for their end-of-term production, 'Star Warts - the umpire strikes back'. Pupils behave well in lessons and at breaktimes. Outside there is a wide range of activities on offer to keep them fully engaged. They feel safe in school and know what to do if anything worries them. Staff are vigilant in checking pupils' welfare, and they report any concern, however small.
What the school should improve
- Activities planned and carried out in the early years do not consistently match the intended outcomes for children. As a result, some children miss the intended key learning. The school should ensure that planned child-centred and teacher-led activities enable children to achieve the intended outcomes.
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fladbury CofE Primary School and Preschool | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Andrew's CofE School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Elmley Castle CofE First School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| St Egwin's CofE Middle School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Denise Smith
- Phone
- 01386860246
- Address
- Main Street, Cropthorne, Main Road, Pershore, WR10 3NB
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 116800
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.