Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Worcester (Worcestershire).
Location
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Through faith, friendship and fun we learn and grow. It is with great pride that I welcome you to Defford-cum-Besford Church of England First School. We are a Church school, with a distinctive Christian character. We aim to provide a strong educational, moral and spiritual framework in which all children can grow, develop and achieve their full potential.
Our website is an important platform, allowing us to share our school with you as well as provide all the latest statutory guidance required by the government. We hope that our website will give you an insight into what a wonderful school we are. Thank you to all parents and grandparents for coming to play in Willow on Thursday!
We had a fun packed hour and it was so lovely to see the children confidently showing their space to their families! Defford-cum-Besford CE First School Hill View Defford Worcestershire WR8 9BH
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 116802
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Georgia Pritchard | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sue Rees Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stephen Ide | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Daniel Hart | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Headteacher Liam Hanson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Miss Caroline Voaden | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sally Hunt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Naomi Standing | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Stephanie Fogwill | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr James Weaver | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Reverend Allison Davies | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2019 |
| Mrs Claire Paul | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2019 | |
| Miss Georgia Pritchard Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Faye Green Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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