Honeybourne Primary Academy is a primary school in Evesham, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Honeybourne Primary Academy currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 14.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: School Street, Evesham, WR11 7PJ
Website: www.honeybourneprimary.org
Telephone: 01386830462
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Worcestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Evans-Cook
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139749

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 228
Number of Boys: 118
Number of Girls: 110

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.00%196
Other White5.30%12
Unclassified4.80%11
White and Asian1.80%4
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
Indian0.90%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.0)
Writing: Average (1.4)
Maths: Above Average (2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
65%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
23%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
102.5
Local authority average
103.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Honeybourne First School
School Street , Honeybourne WR11 7PJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Honeybourne Primary Academy
School Street , Honeybourne WR11 7PJ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bretforton Village School
New Street , Bretforton WR11 7JS
- not rated 2,261 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bretforton Village School
New Street , Bretforton WR11 7JS
3out of 4 2,261 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.