Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
School Name: Defford and Besford CofE Primary School Address: Hill View, Defford Town/City: Worcester County: Worcestershire Postcode: WR8 9BH Telephone Number: 01386 750321 Website: www.deffordschool.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Headteacher Liam Hanson
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 54 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%
URN: 116802
DfE Number: 885/3029
UKPRN: 10080135
UPRN: 100121281755
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Wychavon (E07000238)
Constituency: West Worcestershire (E14001579)
Electoral Ward: Eckington (E05015452)
Diocese: CE41(Diocese of Worcester)
Easting & Northing: 391863E, 243380N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 5' 21.64" N 2° 7' 12.16" W
Plus Code: 9C4V3VQH+PX
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Faye Green - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
- Headteacher Liam Hanson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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