Question 1

Is Bengeworth CE Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted judged Bengeworth CE Academy Good overall at its inspection on 28 November 2023, with Outstanding for personal development and Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Question 2

Does Bengeworth CE Academy charge fees?

Accepted Answer

No. Bengeworth CE Academy is a state-funded school and does not charge tuition fees. The nursery may have chargeable elements around lunchtime and wraparound care, alongside funded hours for eligible families.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry to Bengeworth CE Academy?

Accepted Answer

Reception places are coordinated through Worcestershire County Council school admissions, not directly through the school. For September 2027 entry, the county timetable shows applications close on 15 January 2027, with offers released on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

What was Bengeworth CE Academy’s latest Ofsted rating and when was it inspected?

Accepted Answer

The school’s latest Ofsted inspection took place on 28 November 2023 and the overall outcome was Good. Personal development was graded Outstanding, and quality of education was graded Good.

Question 5

What wraparound care does Bengeworth CE Academy offer?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes breakfast club starting at 7.45am and after-school care up to 6.00pm. It also describes supervised arrangements to support children moving between the two sites for childcare after the school day and after clubs.

Question 6

Does Bengeworth CE Academy have a nursery and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The nursery opened in September 2023 and is for children aged 3 and 4. The nursery pages state that funded hours (15 or 30) can be used for sessions, and that lunchtime and wraparound care are charged separately.

Question 7

Is Bengeworth CE Academy a Church of England school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school is designated as Church of England and has a SIAMS report (dated 26 September 2023) describing its Christian vision and how values and worship shape school life.

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