Honeybourne Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good

School Street, Honeybourne, Evesham, WR11 7PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Honeybourne Primary Academy is a primary school in Evesham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Evesham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 February 2025, report published 24 March 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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 25 February 2025

Honeybourne is a school where pupils enjoy their learning and form strong relationships with each other and staff. Pupils feel happy and safe in school and understand how to deal with dangers, both in the real world and online. Pupils hold doors open for visitors, welcoming them with smiles or sign language. They understand that not everyone is the same and that differences are to be celebrated. Pupils behave well and are motivated in their learning. Children in the early years get off to a good start at school and are increasingly ready for the next stages of their education. Pupils achieve well because the school has high expectations of them. Many learn to read and solve mathematical problems to an age-appropriate standard by the time they leave school. They are interested in their learning and show increasing resilience when faced with challenges. Pupils learn the importance of knowing their rights and responsibilities. They recognise that respecting the planet and caring for their local environment makes them good global citizens. Pupils enjoy visits to places such as theatres and the ballet because they inspire them to try new things. They choose charities to support and raise lots of money for them.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils in key stage 1 are not consistently well supported to form letters accurately, spell or punctuate sentences at an age-appropriate level. Some pupils in key stage 2 are not consistently supported to apply grammar and punctuation correctly. This affects pupils' ability to write fluently. The school should ensure all pupils are supported to write to an age-appropriate standard.
  • A significant minority of parents feel they do not understand the changes that have taken place at the school or that their concerns are addressed. This means that they are uncertain about the support their children receive. The school should seek ways to develop its partnership with these parents further and address their concerns.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

16 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths63%

63%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

232 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals15.5%

15.5%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.2%

8.2%, 13.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support23.7%

23.7%, 8.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.9%

6.9%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Honeybourne Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bretforton Village School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Pebworth First School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Willersey Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Badsey First School3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
The Littletons Church of England Academy3 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE BLACK PEAR TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Evans-Cook
Address
School Street, Honeybourne, Evesham, WR11 7PJ
Local authority
Worcestershire
URN
139749

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.