Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School — Primary School in Worcester

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Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

Worcester, WR8 9BH

43 Pupils

60 Capacity

5–10 Age Range

11.60% FSM %

23 Boys

20 Girls

About Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Worcester, Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 5–10 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 43 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Liam Hanson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Worcestershire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Wychavon
Parliamentary Constituency	West Worcestershire
Ward	Eckington
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10080135
URN	116802
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sue Rees	Chair of Governors	25/04/2022	24/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Paul	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	04/02/2019	—	N/A
Reverend Allison Davies	Governor	16/06/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Stephanie Fogwill	Governor	08/05/2024	07/05/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Faye Green	Governor	29/11/2021	24/11/2025	Elected by parents
Headteacher Liam Hanson	Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Harrington	Governor	21/09/2024	23/06/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Daniel Hart	Governor	28/11/2025	27/11/2029	Elected by parents
Tom Holdstock	Governor	01/01/2021	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sally Hunt	Governor	15/11/2024	16/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Standing	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Miss Caroline Voaden	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates