Overbury CofE First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 5-10 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Overbury Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7NT |
| Reference Number | 116837 |
Overbury CofE First School continues to perform well as a good school, characterized by strong relationships and a caring environment for its pupils. The headteacher and staff are deeply engaged with students, ensuring they feel safe and valued. The school excels in providing a broad range of subjects with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, there are some concerns regarding the clarity of the curriculum in certain foundation subjects, which has been identified as an area needing improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 81 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.79%
Girls: 43.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Short inspection |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for student behavior
- Broad and exciting curriculum with community links
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Enthusiastic students who care for each other
- High-quality phonics curriculum leading to improved reading skills
- Supportive staff environment focused on well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in key knowledge for some foundation subjects
- Inconsistent assessment precision in foundation subjects
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bredon Hancock's Endowed CofE First School
Church Street, Bredon, Church St, Bredon, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7LA |
2.28 miles |
|
Ashton-under-Hill First School
Elmley Road, Ashton-Under-Hill, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW |
2.47 miles |
|
Bredon Hill Academy
Elmley Road, Ashton-Under-Hill, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW |
2.74 miles |
|
Carrant Brook Junior School
Hardwick Bank Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8RP |
2.85 miles |
|
Elmley Castle CofE First School
Main Street, Elmley Castle, Elmley Castle Cofe, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3HS |
2.96 miles |
|
Northway Infant School
Virginia Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PT |
2.98 miles |
|
Ashchurch Primary School
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8LA |
3.14 miles |
|
Eckington CofE First School
School Lane, Eckington, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 3AU |
3.29 miles |
|
Twyning School
Twyning Green, Twyning, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6DF |
3.63 miles |
|
Oak Hill Church of England Primary School
School Road, Alderton, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8NP |
3.66 miles |
|
Tirlebrook Primary School
Brensham Road, Newtown, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8EW |
4.02 miles |
|
Sedgeberrow CofE First School
Main Street, Sedgeberrow, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7UF |
4.05 miles |
|
Mitton Manor Primary School
Carrant Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8AR |
4.22 miles |
|
Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School
Hill View, Defford, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9BH |
4.52 miles |
|
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Chance Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5RQ |
4.66 miles |
|
Gotherington Primary School
The Lawns, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9QT |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Norton College Tewkesbury
International Way, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8UQ |
3.54 miles |
|
Alderman Knight School
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JJ |
3.81 miles |
|
Tewkesbury Academy
Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8DF |
3.97 miles |