The Bewdley School

URN: 135035 • Bewdley DY12 1BL

Overview

Name
The Bewdley School
URN
135035
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dave Hadley-Pryce (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01299403277
Website
Visit
Address
Stourport Road, Bewdley DY12 1BL

Summary

The Bewdley School, located in Bewdley, Worcestershire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 964 students, slightly above its capacity of 958. The school prides itself on fostering a strong ethos and culture that extends beyond academic lessons, aiming to prepare students for their future through a well-rounded educational experience.

The curriculum at The Bewdley School is designed to provide progressive challenges and choices, ensuring that students are equipped to manage the demands of linear GCSE and A-Level examinations. Key Stages 3 and 4 are structured over two and a half years, allowing students to explore their options thoroughly before selecting their GCSE subjects. The school has also enhanced its A-Level provision to include five hours of teaching per subject per week, supported by a dedicated tutor team.

In addition to academic support, The Bewdley School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students, with a clear structure for reporting concerns. The school encourages community engagement and values partnerships that enrich the educational experience, thereby preparing students for the complexities of the outside world.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
958
Pupils
964
Boys
475
Girls
489
FSM %
18.80
Open date
2007-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-09-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Worcestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 964 475 489 958 18.80
2024-09-11 967 502 465 958 17.40
2023-09-11 981 473 508 958 14.70
2022-09-11 981 473 508 958 14.70
2021-09-11 968 477 491 1018 14.70
2020-09-11 925 473 452 1018 11.70

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