Tardebigge CofE First School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane Tardebigge Bromsgrove Worcestershire B60 3AH |
| Reference Number | 116917 |
Tardebigge CofE First School overall demonstrates good performance across various domains, maintaining high academic standards and a supportive learning environment. The school has not undergone routine inspections for over 14 years due to legal exemptions, last earning an 'Outstanding' rating. The recent inspection reflects current educational standards and recognises the effective leadership strategies in place, particularly the thoughtful curriculum design that helps pupils learn and remember effectively. While most pupils excel, there are some areas identified for improvement, especially in early reading support for those who struggle.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 144 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.31%
Girls: 50.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High academic standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Strong partnership between home and school.
- Positive behaviour and attitudes among pupils.
- Effective teaching strategies that promote retention of knowledge.
- Supportive environment for personal development and inclusion.
Areas for Improvement
- Need for better resources and support for early reading.
- Lack of well-developed subject leadership in foundation subjects.
- Restrictions on extracurricular activities due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Aston Fields Middle School
Drummond Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2ET |
1.65 miles |
|
Finstall First School
Carnforth Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2HS |
1.88 miles |
|
Batchley First and Nursery School
Cherry Tree Walk, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PD |
2.12 miles |
|
Blackwell First School
St Catherine's Road, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BN |
2.16 miles |
|
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic First School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RR |
2.17 miles |
|
Charford First School
Charford Road, Charford, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NH |
2.21 miles |
|
Webheath Academy Primary School
Downsell Road, Webheath, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5RJ |
2.29 miles |
|
Birchensale Middle School
Bridley Moor Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HT |
2.45 miles |
|
Parkside Middle School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH |
2.54 miles |
|
Meadows First School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH |
2.58 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Watt Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7DH |
2.61 miles |
|
Lickey End First School
School Lane, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1JG |
2.66 miles |
|
Holyoakes Field First School
Cookridge Close, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6HF |
2.67 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic First School
Rock Hill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7LH |
2.68 miles |
|
Millfields First School
Swift Close, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7BS |
2.84 miles |
|
St Andrew's CofE First School
Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8NG |
3.07 miles |
|
St Luke's CofE First School
Plymouth Road North, Southcrest, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4NU |
3.09 miles |
|
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7TA |
3.1 miles |
|
Alvechurch CofE Middle School
Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7TA |
3.1 miles |
|
Walkwood Church of England Middle School
Feckenham Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5AQ |
3.13 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rigby Hall Day Special School
Rigby Lane, Aston fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2EP |
1.55 miles |
|
Lokrum Fields
Copyholt Lane, Stoke Pound, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3AY |
2.06 miles |
|
Pitcheroak School
Willow Way, Batchley, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 6PQ |
2.17 miles |
|
North Bromsgrove High School
School Drive, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1BA |
2.24 miles |
|
South Bromsgrove High
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL |
2.37 miles |
|
Bromsgrove School
Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DU |
2.5 miles |
|
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Campus, Peakman Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8DW |
3.07 miles |
|
Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre
Easemore Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 8HB |
3.16 miles |
|
Chadsgrove School
Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0JL |
3.64 miles |
|
St Augustine's Catholic High School
Stonepits Lane, Hunt End, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5LX |
4.11 miles |
|
Graduately Developing Futures
Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane, Hopwood, Worcestershire, B48 7BB |
4.33 miles |
|
Tudor Grange Academy Redditch
Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH |
4.88 miles |
|
Arrow Vale High School
Matchborough Way, Redditch, B98 0GF |
4.94 miles |