Chawson First School, based in Droitwich, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chawson First School currently has around 355 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wych Road, Droitwich, WR9 8BW |
| Website: | www.chawson.worcs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01905773264 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Nicola Peck |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116672 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 375 |
| Number of Pupils: | 355 |
| Number of Boys: | 180 |
| Number of Girls: | 175 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.50% | 325 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 7 |
| African | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chawson First School Wych Road , WR9 8BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Close , Ombersley Way WR9 0RY | 2out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School St Joseph's Close , Ombersley Way WR9 0RY | - not rated | 654 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Droitwich CofE Academy Church Lane , The Holloway WR9 7AN | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE First School Church Lane , The Holloway WR9 7AN | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witton Middle School Old Coach Road , WR9 8BD | - not rated | 202 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton Middle School Old Coach Road , WR9 8BD | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westacre Middle School Ombersley Way , WR9 0AA | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droitwich Spa High School Briar Mill , WR9 0AA | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre Briar Mill , WR9 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart College Worcester Road , WR9 8BA | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dodderhill School Crutch Lane , WR9 0BE | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| RGS Dodderhill Dodderhill Road , Droitwich Spa WR9 0BE | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gloverspiece School Gloverspiece Minifarm , Ladywood WR9 0AJ | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lovett School Ford Lane , WR9 0BQ | - not rated | 2,922 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.