Harvington CofE First School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 10
Ofsted: Outstanding

Village Street, Harvington, Evesham, WR11 8NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harvington CofE First School is a primary school in Evesham for ages 3 to 10. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 13 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Pupils benefit from exceptional educational experiences at Harvington CofE First School. The school's strong Christian ethos permeates all aspects of school life. Pupils care about one another and look after each other. Adults also live the school's values by treating pupils with respect and listening to them carefully. This makes the school a happy and joyful place for pupils to learn. Leaders expect all pupils to achieve well. They successfully place great emphasis on ensuring high standards in the quality of education. This means that all pupils make strong progress through the school's curriculum. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education by the time they leave the school. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger children. They demonstrate the school rules in action. Everyone knows that bullying is wrong and pupils are quick to tell adults when there are problems. This means that issues get sorted out swiftly. Pupils learn to be independent and confident. They have deep pride in their school, taking ownership of many tasks, privileges and responsibilities. This gives them a deep-rooted sense of belonging. They start each morning with beaming smiles that broaden through the day.

Pupil numbers and mix

176 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4%

4%, 17.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.6%

17.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harvington CofE First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Salford Priors CofE Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Good27% met the expected standard
Offenham Church of England First School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodNot published
The Littletons Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Church Lench CofE First School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 10
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Tom Holdstock
Address
Village Street, Harvington, Evesham, WR11 8NQ
Local authority
Worcestershire
URN
116819

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.