The Vaynor First School, based in Redditch, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 9. The school is a academy converter 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.
The Vaynor First School currently has around 437 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.3% boys and 43.7% girls. Around 7.3% 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 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Tennyson Road, Redditch, B97 5BL |
| Website: | www.thevaynor.worcs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01527543187 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Colcombe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137960 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 437 |
| Number of Boys: | 246 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.20% | 390 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vaynor First School Tennyson Road , Headless Cross B97 5BL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | 2out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE First School Plymouth Road North , Southcrest B97 4NU | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crabbs Cross Academy Evesham Road , Crabbs Cross B97 5JH | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic High School: A Specialist Science College Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic High School Stonepits Lane , Hunt End B97 5LX | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Bridley Moor High School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, the Abbey High School Easemore Road , B98 8HB | - not rated | 2,866 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity High School and Sixth Form Centre Easemore Road , B98 8HB | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkwood CofE Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | - not rated | 85 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walkwood Church of England Middle School Feckenham Road , Headless Cross B97 5AQ | 3out of 4 | 85 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchensale Middle School Bridley Moor Road , B97 6HT | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redditch, Dingleside Middle School Woodrow North , B98 7SH | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Worcestershire College Peakman Campus, Peakman Street , B98 8DW | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndenwood 45 Downsell Road , Webheath B97 5RP | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pitcheroak School Willow Way , Batchley B97 6PQ | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit Longdon Close , Woodrow South B98 7UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.